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Orvig Family History

Orvig 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: Orvik, Orvin, Orwig, Orvis, Orio, Orsi, Ori, Vig, Orris, Irvin

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Where is the Orvig family from?

You can see how Orvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orvig families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Orvig families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Orvig families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Orvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvig 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Orvig. 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 40 military records available for the last name Orvig. For the veterans among your Orvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Orvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orvig in 1971 was 81, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvig 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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