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Orseli Family History

Orseli 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: Orsi, Orrell, Orel, Orgel, Forsell, Orell, Orzel, Orser, Ortel

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Where is the Orseli family from?

You can see how Orseli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orseli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orseli family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Orseli's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Orseli families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Orseli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orseli 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 Orseli. 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 Orseli. For the veterans among your Orseli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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