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Origins of the Orridge surname

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About the Orridges

We have a total number of 2046 records for people with the last name Orridge.

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Where do most Orridges live?

In 1921, most Orridges lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Orridges

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,980 records for the Orridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Orridges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Orridge first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Orridges

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Orridges in 1921
None

10

Laundress

6

Domestic Servant

5

Housekeeper

5

Dressmaker

4

Common Male occupations for Orridges in 1921
Coal Miner

29

Coal Miner Hewer

17

Agricultural Labourer

8

Blacksmith

8

Farm Labourer

7

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