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Orrison Family History

Orrison Name Meaning

Apparently an English patronymic from Orris ; however the surname does not occur in current British records.

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


Similar surnames: Arrison, Jordison, Morison, Orris, Garrison, Morrison, Harrison

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Where is the Orrison family from?

You can see how Orrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orrison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Orrison families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Orrison's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orrison ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrison 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Orrison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orrison. For the veterans among your Orrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrison lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Orrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orrison in 1959 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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