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Oroark Family History

Oroark Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of O'Rourke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oroark family from?

You can see how Oroark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroark family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oroark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Oroark families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Oroark's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Oroark families in 1891.
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What did your Oroark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oroark. 40% of Oroark men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborere
    20%

What Oroark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oroark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroark 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Oroark. 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 717 military records available for the last name Oroark. For the veterans among your Oroark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oroark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oroark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oroark in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oroark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oroark 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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