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Orive Family History

Orive 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: Olive, Prive, Oliver, Oliva, Grime, Prime, Price, Grave, Orio, Grove

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Where is the Orive family from?

You can see how Orive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orive family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orive families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orive's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orive families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orive 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 Orive ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orive. 63% of Orive 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
    63%
  • Laborer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Orive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orive 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Orive. 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 50 military records available for the last name Orive. For the veterans among your Orive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orive lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Orive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orive in 1967 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orive 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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