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Orgun Family History

Orgun 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: Organ, Orton, Fortun, Brun, Braun, Oren, Orman, Morgen, Argue, Morgan

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Where is the Orgun family from?

You can see how Orgun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Orgun families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Orgun's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Orgun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgun 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 38 census records available for the last name Orgun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgun 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Orgun. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orgun. For the veterans among your Orgun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgun lifespan?

Average Orgun life expectancy in 2002 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgun 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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