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Orschiedt Family History

Orschiedt 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: Schied, Schildt, Orchard, Schild, Schieck, Schieve, Schier, Schardt

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Where is the Orschiedt family from?

You can see how Orschiedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orschiedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orschiedt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orschiedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orschiedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orschiedt 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 44 census records available for the last name Orschiedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orschiedt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orschiedt. 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 114 military records available for the last name Orschiedt. For the veterans among your Orschiedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orschiedt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1993, in the United States, Orschiedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orschiedt in 1958 was 46, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orschiedt 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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