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Oritt Family History

Oritt 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: Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Oritz, Ovitt, Pritt, Ortt, Ott, Brett, Ort

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Where is the Oritt family from?

You can see how Oritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oritt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oritt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Oritt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oritt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oritt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Oritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oritt 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Oritt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oritt. For the veterans among your Oritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oritt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Oritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Oritt in 1971 was 72, and 75 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oritt 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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