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Orvil Family History

Orvil 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, Orvis, Orio, Oriol, Orsi, Civil, Reil, Orel, Ori

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Where is the Orvil family from?

You can see how Orvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvil family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orvil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Orvil family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvil's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Orvil families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orvil 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 200 census records available for the last name Orvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvil 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orvil. 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 51 military records available for the last name Orvil. For the veterans among your Orvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvil lifespan?

Average Orvil life expectancy in 2004 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvil 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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