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Orrah Family History

Orrah Surname Meaning

variant of Orrey; see Urry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Orrah family from?

You can see how Orrah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Orrah families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Orrah families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Orrah's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Orrah families in 1891.
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What did your Orrah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrah. 78% of Orrah 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
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Orrah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrah 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Orrah. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orrah. For the veterans among your Orrah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrah lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orrah

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