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Orbits Family History

Orbits 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: Fruits, Orris, Oris, Forbis, Oritz, Orbin, Corbitt, Corbit, Orvis

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Where is the Orbits family from?

You can see how Orbits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbits family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orbits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orbits families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbits's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orbits families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Orbits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbits 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orbits. 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 156 military records available for the last name Orbits. For the veterans among your Orbits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Orbits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orbits in 1965 was 67, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbits 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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