This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Orsua family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Orsua Family History

Orsua 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: Rua, Orsi, Orso, Otsuka, Borsuk, Orum, Ossa, Osuna, Dorsa, Morua

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Orsua family from?

You can see how Orsua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsua family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsua families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orsua families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsua's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orsua families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsua surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Orsua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsua. 58% of Orsua men worked as a Labor and 100% of Orsua women worked as a Laundress.

View Census Data for Orsua | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Orsua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Orsua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsua census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Orsua

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Orsua. 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.

View all Orsua immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Orsua. For the veterans among your Orsua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orsua military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orsua family history

Discover More

What is the average Orsua lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Orsua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orsua in 1966 was 74, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orsua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsua 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orsua family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial