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Orwat Family History

Orwat 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: Horvat, Organ, Ort, Orman, Great, Orban, Dorwart, Groat, Oran, Ordway

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Where is the Orwat family from?

You can see how Orwat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orwat family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orwat's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Orwat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orwat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orwat. 100% of Orwat men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Orwat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwat 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Orwat. 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 127 military records available for the last name Orwat. For the veterans among your Orwat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Orwat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Orwat in 1966 was 73, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwat 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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