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Orsen Family History

Orsen 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: Olsen, Oren, Osen, Orten, Orser, Orren, Green, Orton, Organ, Norden

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Where is the Orsen family from?

You can see how Orsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Orsen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsen 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 Orsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsen. 40% of Orsen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orsen women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Operator
    18%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Orsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Orsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsen 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Orsen. 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 Orsen. For the veterans among your Orsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Orsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orsen in 1969 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsen 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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