Origins of the Orourke surname
About the Orourkes
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Interesting facts about Orourke
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Orourkes most likely to marry?
O Rourkes
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What are the most common Orourke first names?
John
James
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Orourkes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Orourkes in 1921
Dressmaker
26
Cotton Weaver
21
General Servant Domestic
16
Charwoman
14
Domestic Servant
14
Common male occupations for Orourkes in 1921
Coal Miner
48
General Labourer
46
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
39
Tailor
28
Tinsmiths
24
