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Orrik Family History

Orrik 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: Orrick, Orris, Orvik, Orlik, Morris, Orio, Gornik, Norris, Orr, Orsi

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Where is the Orrik family from?

You can see how Orrik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrik family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Orrik family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrik's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Orrik families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrik 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 24 census records available for the last name Orrik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrik 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Orrik. 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 29 military records available for the last name Orrik. For the veterans among your Orrik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Orrik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orrik in 1968 was 63, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrik 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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