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Orzco Family History

Orzco 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: Orozco, Orio, Orso, Arco, Raco, Corzo, Greco, Orzech, Porco, Arico

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Where is the Orzco family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orzco 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 Orzco ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Orzco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzco 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Orzco. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orzco. For the veterans among your Orzco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzco lifespan?

Average Orzco life expectancy in 1999 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orzco 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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