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Orrin Family History

Orrin Surname Meaning

see Horam (1). see Horam (2).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orrin family from?

You can see how Orrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Orrin families living in Essex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Orrin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Orrin families in 1891.
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What did your Orrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer (master) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orrin. 100% of Orrin men worked as a Boot Repairer (master) and 85% of Orrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boot Repairer (master)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrin 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Orrin. 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 406 military records available for the last name Orrin. For the veterans among your Orrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Orrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orrin in 1958 was 43, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrin 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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