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Orrinsmith Family History

Orrinsmith 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: Reinsmith, Arrowsmith, Kleinsmith, Arrasmith, Rhinesmith, Hockensmith

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Where is the Orrinsmith family from?

You can see how Orrinsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrinsmith family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Orrinsmith families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrinsmith's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Orrinsmith families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Orrinsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrinsmith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orrinsmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orrinsmith. For the veterans among your Orrinsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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