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Orsund Family History

Orsund 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: Sund, Ormond, Osuna, Freund, Grund, Round, Orland, Orduna, Oslund

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsund 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 Orsund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orsund. 100% of Orsund men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Orsund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsund 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Orsund. 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 50 military records available for the last name Orsund. For the veterans among your Orsund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsund lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Orsund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orsund in 1972 was 37, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsund 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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