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Orsbom Family History

Orsbom 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: Orso, Orsborn, Osbon, Croom, Orton, Sorbo, Orio, Morcom, Som, Oriol

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Where is the Orsbom family from?

You can see how Orsbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsbom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orsbom families living in Alabama. This was about 43% of all the recorded Orsbom's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Orsbom families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Orsbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsbom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orsbom. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orsbom. For the veterans among your Orsbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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