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Orlang Family History

Orlang 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: Orland, Lang, Organ, Orman, Osland, Olan, Norland, Morland, Orange

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Orlang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlang 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orlang. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orlang. For the veterans among your Orlang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlang lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Orlang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orlang in 1972 was 65, and 80 in 1989.

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