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Orger Family History

Orger Surname Meaning

see Orgar.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orger family from?

You can see how Orger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Orger families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orger 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 Orger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orger. 100% of Orger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orger 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Orger. 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 37 military records available for the last name Orger. For the veterans among your Orger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orger lifespan?

Average Orger life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orger 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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