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Orouark Family History

Orouark 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: Groark, Roark, Ruark, Rourk, Girouard, Ozark, Rozak, Srour, Drouhard

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Where is the Orouark family from?

You can see how Orouark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orouark family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Orouark families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Orouark family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Orouark's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Orouark families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Orouark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orouark 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Orouark. 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 26 military records available for the last name Orouark. For the veterans among your Orouark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orouark lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Orouark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orouark in 1974 was 79, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orouark 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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