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Orviss Family History

Orviss Surname Meaning

see Orvis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orviss family from?

You can see how Orviss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orviss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orviss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Orviss families living in Channel Islands. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orviss's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Orviss families in 1891.
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What did your Orviss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orviss. 100% of Orviss 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
    100%

What Orviss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Orviss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orviss 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Orviss. 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 30 military records available for the last name Orviss. For the veterans among your Orviss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orviss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Orviss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orviss in 1969 was 80, and 94 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orviss 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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