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Orsin Family History

Orsin 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: Orsi, Ursin, Orkin, Orvin, Orlin, Orsino, Orbin, Orsini, Cousin

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Where is the Orsin family from?

You can see how Orsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Orsin families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orsin's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Orsin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Orsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Orsin. 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 57 military records available for the last name Orsin. For the veterans among your Orsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Orsin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orsin in 1982 was 85, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsin 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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