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Orceyre Family History

Orceyre 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: Freyre, Orchard, Cecere, Freire, Mctyre, Frere, Orey, Briere, Forcey

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Orceyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orceyre 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Orceyre. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Orceyre. For the veterans among your Orceyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orceyre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1977, in the United States, Orceyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Orceyre in 1970 was 68, and 72 in 1977.

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