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Orce Family History

Orce 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: Force, Ore, Orme, Arce, Sorce, Orbe, Orne, Vorce, Rye, Dore

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Where is the Orce family from?

You can see how Orce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orce family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Orce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Orce families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orce's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Orce families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orce. 100% of Orce men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Orce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Orce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orce 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Orce. 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 43 military records available for the last name Orce. For the veterans among your Orce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orce lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orce in 1965 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orce 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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