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Orrett Family History

Orrett Surname Meaning

see Orritt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orrett family from?

You can see how Orrett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Orrett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Orrett families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Orrett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orrett families in 1891.
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What did your Orrett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orrett. 100% of Orrett men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Orrett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orrett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrett 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Orrett. 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 167 military records available for the last name Orrett. For the veterans among your Orrett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orrett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orrett in 1962 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrett 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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