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Orsa Family History

Orsa 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: Orsi, Orso, Ossa, Dorsa, Orta, Borsa, Corsa, Orsak, Mora, Basa

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Where is the Orsa family from?

You can see how Orsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orsa family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsa's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Orsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsa 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 Orsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orsa. 100% of Orsa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Orsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsa 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Orsa. 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 45 military records available for the last name Orsa. For the veterans among your Orsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Orsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orsa in 1966 was 94, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsa 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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