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Orello Family History

Orello 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: Torello, Morello, Orell, Lorello, Borello, Bello, Novello, Trillo

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Where is the Orello family from?

You can see how Orello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orello families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Orello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orello 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Orello. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orello. For the veterans among your Orello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orello lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Orello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orello in 1983 was 68, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orello 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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