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Orle Family History

Orle 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: Ore, Orme, Ogle, Ohle, Erle, Orbe, Orne, Olle, Corle, Odle

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Where is the Orle family from?

You can see how Orle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orle families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Orle families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orle's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Orle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Orle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orle 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Orle. 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 856 military records available for the last name Orle. For the veterans among your Orle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Orle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Orle in 1967 was 90, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orle 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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