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Org Family History

Org 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: Ort, Borg, Orr, Ore, Ory, Ord, Ori, Ogg, Ong, Orf

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Where is the Org family from?

You can see how Org families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Org family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Org families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Org families living in Caithness. This was about 91% of all the recorded Org's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Org families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Org. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Org 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Org. 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 49 military records available for the last name Org. For the veterans among your Org ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Org lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Org life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Org in 1966 was 88, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Org 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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