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Orque Family History

Orque 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: Rue, Ore, Brue, Roque, Argue, Duque, Que, Orme, Orum, Creque

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Where is the Orque family from?

You can see how Orque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orque family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orque family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orque's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Orque families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orque 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 Orque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orque. 100% of Orque men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Orque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orque 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Orque. 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 35 military records available for the last name Orque. For the veterans among your Orque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orque lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Orque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Orque in 1942 was 25, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orque 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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