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Orzey Family History

Orzey 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: Orzel, Orey, Rey, Torney, Dorney, Oren, Morley, Ore, Arney, Onley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Orzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orzey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orzey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Orzey. For the veterans among your Orzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orzey lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Orzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Orzey in 1976 was 87, and 64 in 1993.

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