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Orellano Family History

Orellano Surname Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Orellana with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname.

This surname is rare in Spain; it is most common in Argentina.

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


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Where is the Orellano family from?

You can see how Orellano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orellano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orellano family living in Arkansas. This was about 5% of all the recorded Orellano's in USA. Arkansas and 4 other states had the highest population of Orellano families in 1920.
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What did your Orellano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Orellano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orellano 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Orellano. 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 59 military records available for the last name Orellano. For the veterans among your Orellano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orellano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orellano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orellano in 1963 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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