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Orbock Family History

Orbock 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, Bock, Orbach, Orrick, Osbeck, Norbeck

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Where is the Orbock family from?

You can see how Orbock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orbock family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orbock's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Orbock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbock 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 21 census records available for the last name Orbock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbock 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orbock. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orbock. For the veterans among your Orbock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbock lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Orbock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orbock in 1973 was 92, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbock 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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