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Oricht Family History

Oricht 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: Rich, Wright, Licht, Bright, Triche, Bracht, Recht, Sticht, Pracht

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Oricht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oricht 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 Oricht. 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 military records available for the last name Oricht. For the veterans among your Oricht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oricht lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1989, in the United States, Oricht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oricht in 1977 was 69, and 84 in 1989.

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