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Orbe Name Meaning

Basque: variant of Orube from orube ‘of or relating to the sun’; probably a nickname. Compare Del Orbe .

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


Similar surnames: Borne, Sorge, Ibe, Babe, Prue, Orzel, Orbin, Free, Kube, Arbo

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Where is the Orbe family from?

You can see how Orbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Orbe families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Orbe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orbe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orbe. 30% of Orbe men worked as a Rancher. .

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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

  • Rancher
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Chef
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Orbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Orbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 260 military records available for the last name Orbe. For the veterans among your Orbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Orbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orbe in 1952 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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