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Orwin Family History

Orwin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Urwin itself a variant of Scottish Irvine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orwin family from?

You can see how Orwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Orwin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Orwin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Orwin families in 1891.
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What did your Orwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Orwin. 27% of Orwin men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Orwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orwin were Miner Machinist and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Coal Hewer Underground
    16%
  • Miner Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Orwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orwin. 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 643 military records available for the last name Orwin. For the veterans among your Orwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orwin in 1965 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwin 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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