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Orsine Family History

Orsine 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: Orsino, Orsini, Raine, Grine, Orsi, Irvine, Erskine, Ursin, Horine

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Where is the Orsine family from?

You can see how Orsine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orsine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Orsine families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsine's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orsine families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orsine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsine. 67% of Orsine men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orsine women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Orsine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Orsine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsine 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Orsine. 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 61 military records available for the last name Orsine. For the veterans among your Orsine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Orsine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orsine in 1965 was 89, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orsine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsine 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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