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Orsano Family History

Orsano 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: Orsino, Organ, Orman, Orso, Triano, Sano, Soriano, Asano, Frano

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Where is the Orsano family from?

You can see how Orsano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orsano families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orsano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Orsano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsano 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Orsano. 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 24 military records available for the last name Orsano. For the veterans among your Orsano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Orsano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orsano in 1966 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsano 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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