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Orourk Family History

Orourk 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: Rourk, Srour, Groark, Rork, Roark, Rourke, Turk, Brock, York, Rock

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Where is the Orourk family from?

You can see how Orourk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orourk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orourk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Orourk family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orourk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Orourk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orourk 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 Orourk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orourk. 50% of Orourk men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orourk women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Orourk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Orourk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orourk 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Orourk. 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 305 military records available for the last name Orourk. For the veterans among your Orourk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orourk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Orourk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orourk in 1967 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orourk 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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