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Orcutt Family History

Orcutt Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire): perhaps a much altered form of Scottish Urquhart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orcutt family from?

You can see how Orcutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orcutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orcutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Orcutt families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Orcutt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orcutt families in 1891.
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What did your Orcutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orcutt. 100% of Orcutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Orcutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orcutt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orcutt. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Orcutt. For the veterans among your Orcutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orcutt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Orcutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Orcutt in 1942 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orcutt 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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