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Orbis Family History

Orbis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orris, Oris, Forbis, Orbin, Orvis, Ortis, Reis, Boris, Morris, Forbes

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Where is the Orbis family from?

You can see how Orbis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orbis families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orbis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orbis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Orbis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbis 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Orbis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orbis. For the veterans among your Orbis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbis lifespan?

Average Orbis life expectancy in 1981 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbis 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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