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Orbase Family History

Orbase 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: Rase, Orbach, Urbas, Orban, Orbe, Trease, Crase, Base, Frease, Rease

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Orbase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbase 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Orbase. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orbase. For the veterans among your Orbase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbase lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Orbase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orbase in 1979 was 33, and 47 in 2001.

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