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Oorbeek Family History

Oorbeek 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: Norbeck, Forbeck, Torbeck, Overbeek, Vorbeck, Verbeek, Forbes, Bobek

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Where is the Oorbeek family from?

You can see how Oorbeek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oorbeek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oorbeek family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oorbeek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oorbeek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oorbeek 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 18 census records available for the last name Oorbeek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oorbeek 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oorbeek. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oorbeek. For the veterans among your Oorbeek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oorbeek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Oorbeek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Oorbeek in 1976 was 80, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oorbeek 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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