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Orkish Family History

Orkish 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: Cornish, Krish, Drish, Borish, Orris, Hornish, Rish, Orkin, Oris

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Where is the Orkish family from?

You can see how Orkish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orkish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkish family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orkish's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orkish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkish 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 51 census records available for the last name Orkish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orkish. 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 29 military records available for the last name Orkish. For the veterans among your Orkish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkish lifespan?

Average Orkish life expectancy in 1951 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 45.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkish 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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