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Orrahood Family History

Orrahood 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: Orahood, Mahood, Arrowood, Lahood, Narehood, Hood, Orchard, Wormwood

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Where is the Orrahood family from?

You can see how Orrahood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrahood family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Orrahood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Orrahood families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrahood's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orrahood families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrahood 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 157 census records available for the last name Orrahood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrahood 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Orrahood. 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 50 military records available for the last name Orrahood. For the veterans among your Orrahood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrahood lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Orrahood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Orrahood in 1971 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrahood 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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