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Orgon Family History

Orgon 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: Orton, Organ, Gordon, Dragon, Orio, Kron, Moron, Oren, Orman, Worton

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Where is the Orgon family from?

You can see how Orgon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Orgon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Orgon families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Orgon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orgon families in 1880.
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What did your Orgon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orgon. 34% of Orgon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Orgon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orgon were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Orgon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgon 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Orgon. 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 146 military records available for the last name Orgon. For the veterans among your Orgon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orgon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orgon in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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