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Orinsby Family History

Orinsby 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: Hornsby, Ormsby, Frisby, Risby, Owensby, Krinsky, Grisby, Grigsby

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Where is the Orinsby family from?

You can see how Orinsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orinsby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orinsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Orinsby families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Orinsby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orinsby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Orinsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orinsby 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Orinsby. 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 18 military records available for the last name Orinsby. For the veterans among your Orinsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orinsby lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1989, in the United States, Orinsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orinsby in 1982 was 90, and 99 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orinsby 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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