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Orzes Family History

Orzes 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: Orzel, Ormes, Fries, Forbes, Ries, Oren, Torres, Ore, Borges, Fornes

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Where is the Orzes family from?

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

There are 44 census records available for the last name Orzes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzes 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Orzes. 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 Orzes. For the veterans among your Orzes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1993, in the United States, Orzes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orzes in 1979 was 72, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orzes 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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