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Okirks Family History

Okirks 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: Kirks, Kirk, Kirkes, Dirks, Kirts, Birks, Karas, Kairis, Ours, Kiss

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Where is the Okirks family from?

You can see how Okirks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okirks family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Okirks families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Okirks's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Okirks families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Okirks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okirks 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 Okirks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Okirks. For the veterans among your Okirks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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