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Oridge Family History

Oridge 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: Bridge, Ridge, Fridge, Prigge, Rudge, Akridge, Orange, Bridges, Pride

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Where is the Oridge family from?

You can see how Oridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oridge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Oridge families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oridge's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Oridge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oridge 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 Oridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oridge. 100% of Oridge 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 298 census records available for the last name Oridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oridge 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Oridge. 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 40 military records available for the last name Oridge. For the veterans among your Oridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oridge lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Oridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oridge in 1979 was 62, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oridge 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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