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Ors Family History

Ors 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: Ort, Oss, Orr, Ore, Orsi, Orso, Ours, Ory, Ord, Oros

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Where is the Ors family from?

You can see how Ors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ors family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ors families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 6 Ors families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ors's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Ors families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ors 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 Ors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ors. 34% of Ors men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ors women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ors were Adjuster and Farm Wife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Adjuster
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Farm Wife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ors 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 797 immigration records available for the last name Ors. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ors. For the veterans among your Ors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ors lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ors in 1970 was 61, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ors 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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