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Orrman Family History

Orrman 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: Orman, Ortman, Norman, German, Osman, Organ, Karman, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Orrman family from?

You can see how Orrman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orrman family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrman's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Orrman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrman 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 Orrman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orrman. 100% of Orrman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Orrman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Orrman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrman 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Orrman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orrman. For the veterans among your Orrman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrman lifespan?

Average Orrman life expectancy in 1983 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrman 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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