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Orlein Family History

Orlein 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: Orlin, Oren, Klein, Lein, Olin, Rhein, Olen, Frein, Plein, Arlen

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Where is the Orlein family from?

You can see how Orlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orlein family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlein's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Orlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlein 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 38 census records available for the last name Orlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlein 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Orlein. 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 13 military records available for the last name Orlein. For the veterans among your Orlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlein lifespan?

Average Orlein life expectancy in 1982 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlein 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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