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Orwick Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Orvik . Americanized form of German Orwig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Orwig, Orlick, Rorick, Joswick, Lodwick, Herwick, Lorick, Kerwick

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Where is the Orwick family from?

You can see how Orwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orwick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Orwick families living in Norfolk. This was about 71% of all the recorded Orwick's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Orwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orwick. 27% of Orwick men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Orwick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orwick were Labor and School Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwick 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Orwick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 353 military records available for the last name Orwick. For the veterans among your Orwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwick lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Orwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orwick in 1953 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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