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Orroch Family History

Orroch 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: Orrock, Roch, Orbach, Orzech, Orrick, Groch, Skroch, Proch, Orrico

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Where is the Orroch family from?

You can see how Orroch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orroch family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Orroch families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Orroch family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orroch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orroch families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orroch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Orroch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orroch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orroch. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orroch. For the veterans among your Orroch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orroch lifespan?

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