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Oerkfitz Family History

Oerkfitz 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: Gerbitz, Berkowitz, Goerlitz, Gerwitz, Gerlitz, Oritz, Berkovitz

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Where is the Oerkfitz family from?

You can see how Oerkfitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerkfitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oerkfitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oerkfitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oerkfitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oerkfitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oerkfitz 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 Oerkfitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oerkfitz. 100% of Oerkfitz men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

What Oerkfitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Oerkfitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerkfitz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Oerkfitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Oerkfitz. For the veterans among your Oerkfitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oerkfitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oerkfitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oerkfitz in 1966 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oerkfitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oerkfitz 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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