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Orsbun Family History

Orsbun 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: Osbun, Orsburn, Orban, Orbin, Osburn, Osmun, Orsborn, Rabun, Ozbun

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Where is the Orsbun family from?

You can see how Orsbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsbun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsbun family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orsbun's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Orsbun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Orsbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsbun 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orsbun. 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 22 military records available for the last name Orsbun. For the veterans among your Orsbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsbun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Orsbun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orsbun in 1963 was 64, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsbun 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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