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Orry Family History

Orry Surname Meaning

variant of Orrey; see Urry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orry family from?

You can see how Orry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Orry families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Orry's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Orry families in 1891.
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What did your Orry ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Orry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orry 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Orry. 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 56 military records available for the last name Orry. For the veterans among your Orry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Orry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orry in 1972 was 93, and 79 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orry 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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