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Orosz Family History

Orosz Surname Meaning

Hungarian: ethnic name for a Russian orosz in Hungarian. See Rus compare Oros.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orosz family from?

You can see how Orosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orosz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Orosz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 10 Orosz families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orosz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orosz families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orosz 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 Orosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orosz. 100% of Orosz women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Orosz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orosz 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Orosz. 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 Orosz. For the veterans among your Orosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orosz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Orosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orosz in 1952 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orosz 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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