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Orgenstein Family History

Orgenstein 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: Morgenstein, Orenstein, Morgenstern, Greenstein, Gorenstein

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Where is the Orgenstein family from?

You can see how Orgenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orgenstein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orgenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orgenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgenstein 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 12 census records available for the last name Orgenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgenstein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orgenstein. 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 Orgenstein. For the veterans among your Orgenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgenstein 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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