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Orros Family History

Orros 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: Oros, Orris, Morris, Orton, Roos, Arras, Boros, Orio, Ros, Baros

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Where is the Orros family from?

You can see how Orros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orros family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orros's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Orros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orros 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 205 census records available for the last name Orros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orros 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Orros. 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 17 military records available for the last name Orros. For the veterans among your Orros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orros lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Orros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orros in 1971 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orros 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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