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Orgeron Name Meaning

French (Charente-Maritime): altered form of Augeron a derivative of Auger . This surname is rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Geron, Bargeron, Bergeron, Organ, Gougeon, Riveron, Giron, Veron

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Where is the Orgeron family from?

You can see how Orgeron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgeron family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orgeron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Orgeron families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orgeron's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Orgeron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgeron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orgeron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orgeron. 48% of Orgeron men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Orgeron women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orgeron were Carpenter and Salesman. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Fisherman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orgeron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgeron 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Orgeron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 666 military records available for the last name Orgeron. For the veterans among your Orgeron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgeron lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Orgeron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orgeron in 1953 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

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