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Orwett Family History

Orwett 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: Brett, Rowett, Corbett, Jewett, Arnett, Swett, Frett, Torbett

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Where is the Orwett family from?

You can see how Orwett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwett family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Orwett family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orwett's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Orwett families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Orwett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orwett. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orwett. For the veterans among your Orwett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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