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Orsahl Family History

Orsahl 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: Opsahl, Opdahl, Opsal, Nordahl, Jordahl, Omdahl, Urdahl, Prahl

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Orsahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsahl 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Orsahl. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Orsahl. For the veterans among your Orsahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsahl lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Orsahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orsahl in 1975 was 89, and 93 in 1989.

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