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Oresby Family History

Oresby 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: Ormsby, Presby, Cressy, Hornsby, Crosby, Overby, Oglesby, Frisby

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Where is the Oresby family from?

You can see how Oresby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oresby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oresby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Oresby families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oresby's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oresby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Oresby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresby 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oresby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oresby. For the veterans among your Oresby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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