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Orowike Family History

Orowike 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: Krolik, Rowe, Romine, Goike, Slowik, Koike, Roske, Dowie, Rike, Cowie

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Where is the Orowike family from?

You can see how Orowike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orowike family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Orowike families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Orowike family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orowike's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Orowike families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Orowike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orowike 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Orowike. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orowike. For the veterans among your Orowike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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