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Orgren Family History

Orgren 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: Ogren, Orren, Norgren, Organ, Oren, Morgen, Gren, Orgel, Orten

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Where is the Orgren family from?

You can see how Orgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orgren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Orgren families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Orgren's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Orgren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Orgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgren 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Orgren. 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 41 military records available for the last name Orgren. For the veterans among your Orgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Orgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orgren in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgren 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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