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Oroak Family History

Oroak 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: Croak, Orsak, Brock, Rock, Rook, Organ, Crook, Rak, Oak, Krock

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Where is the Oroak family from?

You can see how Oroak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oroak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Oroak families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oroak's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Oroak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oroak 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 Oroak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oroak. 56% of Oroak men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Oroak women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oroak were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Oroak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Oroak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroak 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Oroak. 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 77 military records available for the last name Oroak. For the veterans among your Oroak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oroak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oroak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oroak in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oroak 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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