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Orru Family History

Orru 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: Orr, Torre, Grau, Ort, Ou, Orio, Oren, Ore, Torr, Rau

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Orru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orru 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Orru. 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 17 military records available for the last name Orru. For the veterans among your Orru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orru lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Orru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orru in 1973 was 81, and 41 in 1995.

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