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Orsbey Family History

Orsbey 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: Worsley, Horsley, Ormsby, Ousley, Dorsey, Forsey, Rabey, Horsey

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Where is the Orsbey family from?

You can see how Orsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsbey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsbey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsbey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orsbey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsbey 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 27 census records available for the last name Orsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsbey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orsbey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orsbey. For the veterans among your Orsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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