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Orvish Family History

Orvish 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: Orvis, Cornish, Krish, Drish, Borish, Orris, Hornish, Rish, Oris

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Where is the Orvish family from?

You can see how Orvish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orvish family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orvish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orvish 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 8 census records available for the last name Orvish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvish 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orvish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Orvish. For the veterans among your Orvish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orvish

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