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Orser Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Aertse (see Aerts ).

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


Similar surnames: Oren, Brier, Forse, Otter, Over, Borger, Horter, Gorter, Morsey

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Where is the Orser family from?

You can see how Orser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 126 Orser families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Orser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Orser. 66% of Orser men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Orser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orser were Farmers Son and Student. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    66%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Farmers Son
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Income
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Student
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Orser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orser 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Orser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 834 military records available for the last name Orser. For the veterans among your Orser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Orser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orser in 1954 was 46, and 84 in 2003.

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