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Orgain Family History

Orgain Surname Meaning

English: variant of Organ.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orgain family from?

You can see how Orgain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orgain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Orgain families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Orgain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orgain families in 1891.
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What did your Orgain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orgain. 25% of Orgain men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Orgain women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orgain were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orgain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgain 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Orgain. 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 461 military records available for the last name Orgain. For the veterans among your Orgain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgain lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Orgain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orgain in 1960 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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