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Orsula Family History

Orsula 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: Otsuka, Orszulak, Osuna, Orduna, Pisula, Okula, Sula, Sala, Mula, Rua

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Where is the Orsula family from?

You can see how Orsula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orsula family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Orsula's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Orsula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Orsula family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Orsula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsula 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Orsula. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orsula. For the veterans among your Orsula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orsula lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Orsula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orsula in 1977 was 60, and 61 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orsula 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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