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Orre Family History

Orre 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: Torre, Orr, Ore, Orme, Borre, Orbe, Orne, Orren, Oare, Barre

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Where is the Orre family from?

You can see how Orre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Orre families living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orre's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Orre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orre 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 Orre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orre. 47% of Orre men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orre women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Orre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orre 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Orre. 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 145 military records available for the last name Orre. For the veterans among your Orre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Orre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orre in 1965 was 76, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orre 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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