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Orozco Family History

Orozco Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Orozko a habitational name from Orozko (in Castilian: Orozco) in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Orozco family from?

You can see how Orozco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orozco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orozco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Orozco families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orozco's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orozco families in 1880.
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What did your Orozco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orozco. 50% of Orozco men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Orozco women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orozco were New Worker and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • New Worker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Beauty Operator
    11%
  • Housework
    11%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Orozco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orozco 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Orozco. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orozco. For the veterans among your Orozco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orozco lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Orozco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Orozco in 1948 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orozco 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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