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Ourderkirk Family History

Ourderkirk 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: Ouderkirk, Odekirk, Loudermilk, Funderburk, Wunderlich, Roderick

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Where is the Ourderkirk family from?

You can see how Ourderkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ourderkirk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ourderkirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ourderkirk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ourderkirk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ourderkirk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Ourderkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ourderkirk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ourderkirk. 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 Ourderkirk. For the veterans among your Ourderkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ourderkirk lifespan?

Average Ourderkirk life expectancy in 2004 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ourderkirk 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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