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Orenberg Family History

Orenberg 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: Norenberg, Renberg, Arenberg, Lowenberg, Freberg, Rosenberg, Kronberg

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Where is the Orenberg family from?

You can see how Orenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Orenberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orenberg 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 Orenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Metal Dealer
    100%

What Orenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Orenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orenberg 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Orenberg. 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 52 military records available for the last name Orenberg. For the veterans among your Orenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Orenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orenberg in 1959 was 62, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orenberg 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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