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Orbank Family History

Orbank 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: Orban, Frank, Bank, Rank, Organ, Crank, Orman, Urban, Orbach, Corban

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Where is the Orbank family from?

You can see how Orbank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbank family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orbank families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Orbank's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orbank families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbank 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 Orbank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orbank. 100% of Orbank men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Orbank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbank 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orbank. 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 22 military records available for the last name Orbank. For the veterans among your Orbank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbank lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Orbank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Orbank in 1967 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbank 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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