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Orvetz Family History

Orvetz 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: Oravetz, Pretz, Reetz, Gretz, Retz, Raetz, Kretz, Rietz, Bretz, Ortez

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Where is the Orvetz family from?

You can see how Orvetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orvetz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvetz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orvetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orvetz 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 27 census records available for the last name Orvetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvetz 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orvetz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Orvetz. For the veterans among your Orvetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvetz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Orvetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orvetz in 1971 was 80, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvetz 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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