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Orrom Family History

Orrom Surname Meaning

see Orme and Oram.

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


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Where is the Orrom family from?

You can see how Orrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orrom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Orrom families living in Kent. This was about 62% of all the recorded Orrom's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Orrom families in 1891.
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What did your Orrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrom. 80% of Orrom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Orrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrom 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Orrom. 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 61 military records available for the last name Orrom. For the veterans among your Orrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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