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Okorie Family History

Okorie Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): from an Igbo personal name meaning ‘man born on Orie day’ (see Orie).

Compare Okere, Okoli, and Okoye.

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


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What did your Okorie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Okorie. 100% of Okorie men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Okorie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okorie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Okorie. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Okorie. For the veterans among your Okorie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okorie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Okorie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Okorie in 1977 was 48, and 33 in 1993.

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