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Orkie Family History

Orkie 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: Orkin, Orio, Ore, Orsi, Erie, Oki, Ori, Norrie, Corrie, Orme

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Where is the Orkie family from?

You can see how Orkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkie family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkie 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 12 census records available for the last name Orkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orkie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orkie. For the veterans among your Orkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkie lifespan?

Average Orkie life expectancy in 1981 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkie 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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