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Orb Family History

Orb 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: Ort, Orr, Ore, Ory, Ord, Korb, Ori, Erb, Orf, Orbe

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Where is the Orb family from?

You can see how Orb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Orb families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orb 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 Orb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orb. 34% of Orb men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orb 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Orb. 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 927 military records available for the last name Orb. For the veterans among your Orb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orb in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orb 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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