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Orcan Family History

Orcan 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: Organ, Orman, Orban, Oran, Norman, Orton, Osman, Bryan, Jordan

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Where is the Orcan family from?

You can see how Orcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orcan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orcan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Orcan family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Orcan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Orcan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orcan 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 58 census records available for the last name Orcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orcan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Orcan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Orcan. For the veterans among your Orcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orcan lifespan?

Average Orcan life expectancy in 1963 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orcan 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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