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Orckison Family History

Orckison 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: Orrison, Dickison, Murchison, Erickson, Ormiston, Atchison, Raison

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Where is the Orckison family from?

You can see how Orckison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orckison family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Orckison families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Orckison families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orckison's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Orckison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Orckison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orckison 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orckison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orckison. For the veterans among your Orckison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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