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Orck Family History

Orck 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: Borck, Morck, Erck, Forck, Orick, Beck, Brock, Back, Buck, Heck

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Where is the Orck family from?

You can see how Orck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Orck families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Orck family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orck's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Orck families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Orck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orck 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Orck. 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 14 military records available for the last name Orck. For the veterans among your Orck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orck lifespan?

Average Orck life expectancy in 1967 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orck 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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