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Orkee Family History

Orkee 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: Oren, Ore, Orel, Orem, Orgel, Free, Bree, Oakes, Oakey, Morken

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Where is the Orkee family from?

You can see how Orkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orkee family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orkee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orkee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkee 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 10 census records available for the last name Orkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkee 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 immigration records available for the last name Orkee. 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 Orkee. For the veterans among your Orkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkee lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Orkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orkee in 1983 was 96, and 60 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkee 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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