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Orrie Family History

Orrie 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: Norrie, Corrie, Orris, Gorrie, Marie, Torre, Morris, Orio, Norris

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Where is the Orrie family from?

You can see how Orrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Orrie families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrie's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Orrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrie 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 Orrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orrie. 100% of Orrie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orrie women worked as a Bench Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Orrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Orrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrie 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Orrie. 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 53 military records available for the last name Orrie. For the veterans among your Orrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Orrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orrie in 1971 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orrie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrie 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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