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Orgas Family History

Orgas 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: Organ, Ogas, Gorgas, Ergas, Ras, Arras, Orman, Bras, Borges, Porras

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Where is the Orgas family from?

You can see how Orgas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orgas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Orgas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orgas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Orgas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orgas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Orgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgas 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Orgas. 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 78 military records available for the last name Orgas. For the veterans among your Orgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Orgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orgas in 1968 was 67, and 70 in 2000.

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