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Orsock Family History

Orsock 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, Brock, Rock, Krock, Orso, Prisock, Sock, Orrick, Prock

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Where is the Orsock family from?

You can see how Orsock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orsock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Orsock families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsock's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orsock families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsock 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 Orsock ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Orsock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsock 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orsock. 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 26 military records available for the last name Orsock. For the veterans among your Orsock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsock lifespan?

Average Orsock life expectancy in 1978 was 66 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 Orsock 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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