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Orricks Family History

Orricks 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: Orrick, Horrocks, Orris, Norrick, Ricks, Orrico, Orlicki, Corrick

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Where is the Orricks family from?

You can see how Orricks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orricks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Orricks families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Orricks family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orricks's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Orricks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orricks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Orricks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orricks 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Orricks. 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 Orricks. For the veterans among your Orricks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orricks lifespan?

Average Orricks life expectancy in 1976 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orricks 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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