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Orrvar Family History

Orrvar 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: Horvat, Rover, Arras, Carver, Kramar, Harvard, Grover, Parmar, Provan

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Where is the Orrvar family from?

You can see how Orrvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrvar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orrvar families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrvar's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orrvar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Orrvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrvar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Orrvar. 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 Orrvar. For the veterans among your Orrvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrvar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Orrvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orrvar in 1979 was 81, and 98 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrvar 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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