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Orrow Family History

Orrow Surname Meaning

see Arrow.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Orrow family from?

You can see how Orrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Orrow families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Orrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orrow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrow 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 Orrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrow. 100% of Orrow 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
    100%

What Orrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrow 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Orrow. 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 81 military records available for the last name Orrow. For the veterans among your Orrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrow lifespan?

Average Orrow life expectancy in 1972 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrow 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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