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Orisby Family History

Orisby 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: Ormsby, Frisby, Risby, Grisby, Brisby, Prisby, Hornsby, Crosby

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Where is the Orisby family from?

You can see how Orisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orisby family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Orisby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Orisby families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Orisby's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Orisby families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Orisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orisby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orisby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orisby. For the veterans among your Orisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orisby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orisby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orisby

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