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Orack Family History

Orack Surname 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: Krack, Brack, Frack, Rack, Horack, Orick, Frank, Black, Brock, Back

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Where is the Orack family from?

You can see how Orack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Orack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Orack family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orack's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Orack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orack. 50% of Orack men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Orack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orack 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orack. 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 137 military records available for the last name Orack. For the veterans among your Orack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Orack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Orack in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orack ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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