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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

Where is the Orrick family from?

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You can see how Orrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orrick families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Orrick families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrick's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orrick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Orrick Family Occupations

What did your Orrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Shipper was the top reported job for people in the CA named Orrick.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Shipper
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Orrick Historical Records

What Orrick family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Orrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrick census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 797 immigration records available for the last name Orrick. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Orrick. For the veterans among your Orrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Orrick Life Expectancy

What is the average Orrick lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Orrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orrick in 1953 was 43, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orrick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrick 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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