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Orien Family History

Orien 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: Oren, Oien, Orten, Prien, Brien, Orren, Green, Fries, Olsen, Orton

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Where is the Orien family from?

You can see how Orien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orien family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orien's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Orien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orien 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 Orien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orien. 43% of Orien men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Orien women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Orien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Orien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orien 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Orien. 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 85 military records available for the last name Orien. For the veterans among your Orien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1991, in the United States, Orien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Orien in 1962 was 54, and 54 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orien 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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