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Orla Family History

Orla 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: Ola, Orta, Sala, Mora, Organ, Ort, Vila, Orio, Mula, Bora

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Where is the Orla family from?

You can see how Orla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orla families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Orla families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Orla's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orla 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 Orla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orla. 60% of Orla 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Orla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Orla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orla 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Orla. 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 38 military records available for the last name Orla. For the veterans among your Orla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orla lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Orla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orla in 1951 was 48, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orla 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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