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Orgen Family History

Orgen Surname 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, Oren, Morgen, Orgel, Orten, Horgen, Orren, Borgen, Sorgen

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Where is the Orgen family from?

You can see how Orgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Orgen families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orgen's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Orgen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orgen. 100% of Orgen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orgen women 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Orgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Orgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orgen 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Orgen. 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 155 military records available for the last name Orgen. For the veterans among your Orgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orgen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Orgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orgen in 1968 was 62, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orgen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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