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Orick Family History

Orick Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Orrick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Krick, Brick, Orlick, Orrick, Erick, Crick, Urick, Myrick, Hosick

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Where is the Orick family from?

You can see how Orick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Orick families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orick. 32% of Orick men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Orick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orick were Coal Loader and New Worker. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orick 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Orick. 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 510 military records available for the last name Orick. For the veterans among your Orick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orick lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Orick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orick in 1960 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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