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Orix Family History

Orix 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: Orio, Ori, Oris, Brix, Frix, Rix, Mori, Boris, Ort, Prim

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Where is the Orix family from?

You can see how Orix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orix family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Orix family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orix's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orix 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 68 census records available for the last name Orix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orix 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orix. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orix. For the veterans among your Orix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orix lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Orix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Orix in 1971 was 74, and 56 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orix 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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