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Orbish Family History

Orbish 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: Cornish, Dobish, Forbush, Orbach, Krish, Drish, Borish, Fabish, Orris

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Where is the Orbish family from?

You can see how Orbish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orbish family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orbish's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Orbish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbish 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 35 census records available for the last name Orbish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orbish. 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 60 military records available for the last name Orbish. For the veterans among your Orbish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Orbish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Orbish in 1975 was 56, and 73 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbish 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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