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Orian Family History

Orian 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, Orman, Brian, Orban, Orians, Oran, Dorian, Arian, Urian

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Where is the Orian family from?

You can see how Orian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Orian families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orian 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 312 census records available for the last name Orian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orian 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Orian. 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 91 military records available for the last name Orian. For the veterans among your Orian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Orian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Orian in 1977 was 89, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orian 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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