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Orgus Family History

Orgus 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: Argus, Organ, Brus, Borges, Fergus, Prus, Argue, Reus, Rus, Angus

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Where is the Orgus family from?

You can see how Orgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orgus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Orgus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Orgus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Orgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orgus. 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 13 military records available for the last name Orgus. For the veterans among your Orgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1985, in the United States, Orgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Orgus in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgus 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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