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Orrias Family History

Orrias 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: Orris, Morris, Arras, Norris, Porras, Frias, Trias, Carias, Orrick

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Where is the Orrias family from?

You can see how Orrias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrias family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Orrias family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrias's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Orrias families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Orrias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrias 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orrias. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orrias. For the veterans among your Orrias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrias lifespan?

Average Orrias life expectancy in 1996 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrias 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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