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Oruch Family History

Oruch 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: Ruch, Bruch, Boruch, Osuch, Rich, Brush, Rush, Bruck, Roch, Buch

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Where is the Oruch family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oruch. 43% of Oruch men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Tailor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Oruch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Oruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oruch 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Oruch. 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 22 military records available for the last name Oruch. For the veterans among your Oruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oruch lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Oruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oruch in 1971 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oruch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oruch 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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