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Orchie Family History

Orchie 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: Archie, Ouchi, Torchia, Richie, Porche, Porchia, Murchie, Michie

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Where is the Orchie family from?

You can see how Orchie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orchie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orchie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Orchie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Orchie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Orchie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Orchie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orchie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orchie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orchie. For the veterans among your Orchie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orchie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Orchie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orchie in 1979 was 73, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orchie 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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