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Orsborn Family History

Orsborn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Osborne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orsborn family from?

You can see how Orsborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orsborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Orsborn families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Orsborn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orsborn families in 1891.
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What did your Orsborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orsborn. 88% of Orsborn 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
    88%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Orsborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsborn 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Orsborn. 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 Orsborn. For the veterans among your Orsborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsborn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orsborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orsborn in 1962 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsborn 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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