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Orrock Family History

Orrock Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Orrick.

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


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Where is the Orrock family from?

You can see how Orrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orrock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Orrock families living in Northumberland. This was about 42% of all the recorded Orrock's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Orrock families in 1891.
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What did your Orrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrock. 67% of Orrock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Shop Assistant Woolworths
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrock 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Orrock. 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 475 military records available for the last name Orrock. For the veterans among your Orrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrock lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Orrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orrock in 1955 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrock 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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