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Orchin Family History

Orchin Surname Meaning

perhaps a late spelling of Allchin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orchin family from?

You can see how Orchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Orchin families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Orchin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orchin families in 1891.
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What did your Orchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orchin. 87% of Orchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Comptometer Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orchin 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Orchin. 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 80 military records available for the last name Orchin. For the veterans among your Orchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orchin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Orchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orchin in 1964 was 89, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orchin 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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