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Orlano Family History

Orlano 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: Olano, Orland, Orlando, Forlano, Organ, Solano, Ortolano, Orman

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Where is the Orlano family from?

You can see how Orlano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orlano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orlano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orlano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlano 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 Orlano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenters Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlano. 100% of Orlano men worked as a Carpenters Helper.

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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

  • Carpenters Helper
    100%

What Orlano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Orlano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlano 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Orlano. 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 19 military records available for the last name Orlano. For the veterans among your Orlano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlano lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Orlano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orlano in 1990 was 74, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlano 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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