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Orsman Family History

Orsman Surname Meaning

variant of Osman; see Osmond.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Orsman family from?

You can see how Orsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Orsman families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Orsman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orsman families in 1891.
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What did your Orsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orsman. 92% of Orsman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Mothers Help
    8%

What Orsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsman 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Orsman. 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 117 military records available for the last name Orsman. For the veterans among your Orsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Orsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orsman in 1967 was 75, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsman 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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