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Orwer Family History

Orwer 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: Orser, Orner, Porter, Over, Oster, Ober, Gower, Otter, Power, Dormer

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Where is the Orwer family from?

You can see how Orwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Orwer families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orwer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orwer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwer 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 34 census records available for the last name Orwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orwer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orwer. For the veterans among your Orwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwer 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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