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Where is the Orrison family from?
You can see how Orrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orrison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Orrison families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Orrison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrison. 100% of Orrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .
Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Orrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orrison in 1959 was 35, and 81 in 2004.