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Oroke Family History

Oroke 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: Croke, Droke, Rose, Rode, Drake, Brake, Grove, Rake, Roker, Ore

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Where is the Oroke family from?

You can see how Oroke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oroke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Oroke families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Oroke's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oroke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oroke 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 Oroke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oroke. 67% of Oroke men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Oroke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oroke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroke 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Oroke. 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 102 military records available for the last name Oroke. For the veterans among your Oroke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oroke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oroke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oroke in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oroke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oroke 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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