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Orskog Family History

Orskog 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: Orso, Skog, Orton, Prokop, Orio, Misko, Oriol, Orsi, Skop, Rokos

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Where is the Orskog family from?

You can see how Orskog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orskog family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orskog families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Orskog families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orskog's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Orskog families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orskog 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 Orskog ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Orskog family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Orskog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orskog 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orskog. 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 Orskog. For the veterans among your Orskog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orskog lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Orskog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orskog in 1973 was 90, and 81 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orskog

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orskog 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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