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Origer Family History

Origer Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Origer family from?

You can see how Origer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Origer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Origer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Origer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Origer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Origer families in 1891.
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What did your Origer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Origer. 50% of Origer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

What Origer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Origer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Origer 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Origer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Origer. For the veterans among your Origer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Origer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Origer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Origer in 1955 was 40, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Origer 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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