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Orvine Family History

Orvine 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: Irvine, Orvin, Ervine, Devine, Raine, Vine, Grine, Irvin, Horine

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Where is the Orvine family from?

You can see how Orvine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Orvine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Orvine family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvine's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Orvine families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orvine 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 Orvine ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Orvine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvine 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orvine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Orvine. For the veterans among your Orvine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvine lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Orvine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orvine in 1960 was 53, and 55 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvine 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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