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Orsben Family History

Orsben 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: Olsen, Osten, Oren, Osen, Gruben, Ruben, Orten, Orban, Raben, Orbe

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Where is the Orsben family from?

You can see how Orsben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Orsben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Orsben families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orsben families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Orsben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsben 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orsben. 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 15 military records available for the last name Orsben. For the veterans among your Orsben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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