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Orrid Family History

Orrid 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: Orris, Norrid, Morris, Orio, Norris, Orr, Orsi, Ord, Ori, Norrie

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Where is the Orrid family from?

You can see how Orrid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrid family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Orrid families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrid's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Orrid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrid 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 85 census records available for the last name Orrid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrid 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 Orrid. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orrid. For the veterans among your Orrid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrid lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Orrid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orrid in 1986 was 85, and 97 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrid 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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