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Orcke Family History

Orcke 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: Cocke, Drake, Brake, Force, Rake, Ore, Otake, Backe, Ocker, Oelke

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Where is the Orcke family from?

You can see how Orcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orcke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orcke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Orcke families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Orcke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orcke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orcke 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 14 census records available for the last name Orcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orcke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orcke. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orcke. For the veterans among your Orcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orcke 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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