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Orjan Family History

Orjan 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, Orban, Oran, Norman, Trojan, Orton, Osman, Bryan

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Where is the Orjan family from?

You can see how Orjan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orjan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orjan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orjan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orjan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orjan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orjan 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 15 census records available for the last name Orjan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orjan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orjan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orjan. For the veterans among your Orjan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orjan 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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