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Orians Family History

Orians Surname Meaning

German: variant of Arians. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Orians family from?

You can see how Orians families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orians family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orians families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Orians families living in Ohio. This was about 68% of all the recorded Orians's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orians families in 1880.
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What did your Orians ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orians. 40% of Orians men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Dealer In Livestock
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Orians. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orians 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Orians. 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 195 military records available for the last name Orians. For the veterans among your Orians ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orians lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Orians life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orians in 1961 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orians 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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