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Orkins Family History

Orkins 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: Corkins, Orkin, Firkins, Hopkins, Prins, Forkin, Dockins, Orris

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Where is the Orkins family from?

You can see how Orkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Orkins families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Orkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orkins. 60% of Orkins men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Orkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orkins 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orkins. 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 69 military records available for the last name Orkins. For the veterans among your Orkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orkins lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Orkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orkins in 1960 was 53, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orkins 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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