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Orleb Family History

Orleb 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: Caleb, Oyler, Ohler, Oren, Morley, Ore, Onley, Worley, Orel, Orem

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Where is the Orleb family from?

You can see how Orleb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orleb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orleb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orleb families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orleb's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orleb families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Orleb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orleb 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orleb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orleb. For the veterans among your Orleb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orleb lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orleb

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