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Oriss Family History

Oriss 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: Riss, Oris, Kriss, Criss, Ross, Cross, Boris, Grass, Fries, Gross

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Where is the Oriss family from?

You can see how Oriss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oriss families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Oriss families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Oriss's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oriss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriss 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 Oriss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oriss. 100% of Oriss men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Oriss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriss 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oriss. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oriss. For the veterans among your Oriss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriss lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Oriss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oriss in 1976 was 69, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriss 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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