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Orssin Family History

Orssin 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, Bassin, Tessin, Tassin, Ursin, Rusin, Rossin, Orkin, Cassin

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Where is the Orssin family from?

You can see how Orssin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orssin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orssin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Orssin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orssin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orssin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Orssin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orssin 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Orssin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orssin. For the veterans among your Orssin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orssin lifespan?

Average Orssin life expectancy in 1977 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orssin 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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