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Oorschot Family History

Oorschot 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: Dorsch, Morsch, Borsch, Horsch, Forsch, Forcht, Kirscht, Obrecht

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Where is the Oorschot family from?

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

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

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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

  • Bottler
    100%

What Oorschot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Oorschot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oorschot 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Oorschot. 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 10 military records available for the last name Oorschot. For the veterans among your Oorschot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oorschot lifespan?

Average Oorschot life expectancy in 1973 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oorschot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oorschot 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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