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Orewiler Family History

Orewiler 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: Reifer, Dressler, Kreiter, Brewer, Kreiser, Emswiler, Reiser, Freier

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Where is the Orewiler family from?

You can see how Orewiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orewiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orewiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Orewiler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Orewiler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orewiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orewiler 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 Orewiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orewiler. 31% of Orewiler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Orewiler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orewiler were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Orewiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Orewiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orewiler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orewiler. 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 127 military records available for the last name Orewiler. For the veterans among your Orewiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orewiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Orewiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orewiler in 1962 was 83, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orewiler 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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