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Orgass Family History

Orgass 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: Grass, Organ, Gass, Krass, Drass, Brass, Ogas, Orians, Crass, Gorgas

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Where is the Orgass family from?

You can see how Orgass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orgass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Orgass families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orgass's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orgass families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Orgass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgass 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Orgass. 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 54 military records available for the last name Orgass. For the veterans among your Orgass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Orgass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orgass in 1967 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgass 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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