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Orrick Name Meaning

English (Newcastle area): from a Middle English survival of the Old English personal name Ordric, composed of the elements ord ‘point’ (of a sword, spear) + ric ‘power’. Scottish: variant spelling of Orrock.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Norrick, Herrick, Garrick, Orrock, Worrick, Elrick, Orrico, Urick

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Orrick Family Origin

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Orrick Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    59%

  • Lawyer

    7%

  • Commission Merchant

    5%

  • Keeping House

    5%

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In 1880, a less common occupation for the Orrick family was Keeping House. The most common Orrick occupation in the USA was Farmer. 59% of Orrick's were Farmers. Farmer, Lawyer and Commission Merchant were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Orrick.

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Orrick Historical Records

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Orrick Life Expectancy

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