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Orham Family History

Orham 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: Gorham, Odham, Oram, Ham, Ram, Organ, Derham, Orman, Cham, Bream

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Where is the Orham family from?

You can see how Orham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Orham families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Orham's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Orham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Orham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orham 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Orham. 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 16 military records available for the last name Orham. For the veterans among your Orham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Orham in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orham 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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