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Orelli Family History

Orelli 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: Corelli, Orell, Borelli, Morelli, Torelli, Norelli, Orrell, Orel

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Where is the Orelli family from?

You can see how Orelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orelli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Orelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Orelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Orelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orelli 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 Orelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orelli. 100% of Orelli 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%

What Orelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Orelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orelli 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Orelli. 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 103 military records available for the last name Orelli. For the veterans among your Orelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Orelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Orelli in 1963 was 90, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orelli 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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