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Orsco Family History

Orsco 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, Orosco, Orio, Vasco, Mosco, Orsi, Dorsch, Bosco, Arco, Raco

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Where is the Orsco family from?

You can see how Orsco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orsco families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orsco's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orsco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsco 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 69 census records available for the last name Orsco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsco 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Orsco. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orsco. For the veterans among your Orsco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsco lifespan?

Average Orsco life expectancy in 1969 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsco 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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