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Orsay Family History

Orsay 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: Orsak, Gray, Ray, Say, Organ, Orman, Orsi, Orso, Ory, Pray

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Where is the Orsay family from?

You can see how Orsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orsay families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsay's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orsay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsay 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 Orsay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewing Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsay. 100% of Orsay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orsay women worked as a Sewing Machine Operator.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing Machine Operator
    100%

What Orsay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Orsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsay 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Orsay. 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 43 military records available for the last name Orsay. For the veterans among your Orsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Orsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orsay in 1970 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsay 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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