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Orisman Family History

Orisman 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: Crisman, Erisman, Osman, Krizman, Rosman, Orman, Tristan, Horsman

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Where is the Orisman family from?

You can see how Orisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orisman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orisman families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orisman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Orisman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orisman 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 69 census records available for the last name Orisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orisman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Orisman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Orisman. For the veterans among your Orisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orisman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Orisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orisman in 1979 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orisman 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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