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Orrok Family History

Orrok Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orrock, Rook, Orton, Crook, Orio, Orr, Oriol, Brook, Orso, Torok

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Where is the Orrok family from?

You can see how Orrok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrok family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Orrok families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Orrok families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Orrok's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orrok families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orrok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orrok. 100% of Orrok men worked as an Engineer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Engineer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Orrok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrok census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 46 immigration records available for the last name Orrok. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Orrok. For the veterans among your Orrok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrok lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Orrok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Orrok in 1944 was 22, and 72 in 2002.

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