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Orkman Family History

Orkman 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: Orman, Workman, Oakman, Ortman, Norman, Osman, Organ, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Orkman family from?

You can see how Orkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Orkman families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Orkman family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkman's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Orkman families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Orkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Orkman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Orkman. For the veterans among your Orkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Orkman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orkman in 1971 was 84, and 87 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkman 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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