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Orion Family History

Orion 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: Orton, Orio, Oriol, Brion, Dorion, Onion, Irion, Rion, Erion, Gordon

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Where is the Orion family from?

You can see how Orion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orion family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Orion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Orion families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orion's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orion families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orion. 100% of Orion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orion 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Orion. 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 247 military records available for the last name Orion. For the veterans among your Orion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orion lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Orion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orion in 1977 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orion 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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