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Orvitt Family History

Orvitt 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: Ovitt, Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Orvik, Gavitt, Pruitt, Savitt, Orvin

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Where is the Orvitt family from?

You can see how Orvitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvitt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orvitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Orvitt families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Orvitt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Orvitt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Orvitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvitt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orvitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Orvitt. For the veterans among your Orvitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Orvitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orvitt in 1968 was 87, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvitt 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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