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Orsega Family History

Orsega 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: Ortega, Rega, Ortego, Osenga, Noriega, Orser, Grega, Olsen, Organ

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Where is the Orsega family from?

You can see how Orsega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsega family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orsega family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsega's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orsega families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsega 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 25 census records available for the last name Orsega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsega 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Orsega. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orsega. For the veterans among your Orsega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsega lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Orsega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Orsega in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsega 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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