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Orrill Family History

Orrill Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire): variant of Orrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orrill family from?

You can see how Orrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Orrill families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Orrill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orrill families in 1891.
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What did your Orrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Warehouseman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orrill. 34% of Orrill men worked as a Hosiery Warehouseman and 91% of Orrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orrill were Hosiery Manufacturer and 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

  • Hosiery Warehouseman
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Hosiery Manufacturer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrill 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Orrill. 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 528 military records available for the last name Orrill. For the veterans among your Orrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrill lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Orrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orrill in 1955 was 50, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrill 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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