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Orod Family History

Orod 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: Rod, Ord, Oros, Brod, Lord, Herod, Hood, Ford, Rode, Troy

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Where is the Orod family from?

You can see how Orod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orod family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Orod family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orod's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orod families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orod 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 16 census records available for the last name Orod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orod 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Orod. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orod. For the veterans among your Orod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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