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Orthouse Family History

Orthouse 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: Outhouse, Morehouse, Bolthouse, Lofthouse, Althouse, Holthouse, House

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Where is the Orthouse family from?

You can see how Orthouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthouse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Orthouse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orthouse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orthouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthouse 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 81 census records available for the last name Orthouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthouse 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 Orthouse. 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 Orthouse. For the veterans among your Orthouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthouse lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Orthouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orthouse in 1975 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthouse 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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