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Orrey Family History

Orrey Surname Meaning

see Urry.

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


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Where is the Orrey family from?

You can see how Orrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Orrey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orrey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Orrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrey 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 Orrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer Own Account and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orrey. 100% of Orrey men worked as a Farmer Own Account and 78% of Orrey 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

  • Farmer Own Account
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Land Worker
    12%

What Orrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrey 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Orrey. 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 71 military records available for the last name Orrey. For the veterans among your Orrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Orrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orrey in 1969 was 91, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrey 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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