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Ouirk Family History

Ouirk 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: Quirk, Turk, Quick, Ours, Ozark, Birk, Durk, Burk, Stirk, Kirk

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Where is the Ouirk family from?

You can see how Ouirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ouirk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ouirk families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ouirk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ouirk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Ouirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ouirk 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ouirk. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ouirk. For the veterans among your Ouirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ouirk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Ouirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ouirk in 1972 was 88, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ouirk 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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