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Orgin Family History

Orgin 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: Organ, Orkin, Orvin, Orlin, Olgin, Orbin, Orgain, Orton, Drain, Orio

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Where is the Orgin family from?

You can see how Orgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Orgin families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orgin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Orgin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgin 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 Orgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orgin. 100% of Orgin 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%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Orgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Orgin. 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 114 military records available for the last name Orgin. For the veterans among your Orgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Orgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orgin in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgin 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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