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Orlock Family History

Orlock 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: Morlock, Orrock, Orlick, Brock, Lock, Rock, Block, Krock, Glock

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Where is the Orlock family from?

You can see how Orlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orlock family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlock's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orlock families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Orlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlock 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 Orlock. 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 Orlock. For the veterans among your Orlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1997, in the United States, Orlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Orlock in 1957 was 54, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlock 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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