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Orkwis Family History

Orkwis 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: Orris, Orkin, Oris, Rewis, Orwig, Orvis, Ortis, Reis, Lewis, Boris

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Where is the Orkwis family from?

You can see how Orkwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkwis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkwis family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkwis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orkwis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkwis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orkwis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orkwis. 100% of Orkwis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Orkwis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Orkwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkwis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orkwis. 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 105 military records available for the last name Orkwis. For the veterans among your Orkwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkwis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Orkwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orkwis in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orkwis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkwis 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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