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Orish Family History

Orish Name 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: Krish, Drish, Borish, Rish, Oris, Irish, Forish, Urish, Boris, Rich

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Where is the Orish family from?

You can see how Orish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orish families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Orish's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orish ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Orish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Orish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orish 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Orish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Orish. For the veterans among your Orish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orish lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Orish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Orish in 1975 was 71, and 90 in 1990.

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