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Orleman Family History

Orleman 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: Coleman, Trueman, Orman, Alleman, Goleman, Freeman, Elleman, Boleman

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Where is the Orleman family from?

You can see how Orleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Orleman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orleman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orleman 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 Orleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orleman. 40% of Orleman men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Orleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 978 census records available for the last name Orleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orleman 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Orleman. 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 415 military records available for the last name Orleman. For the veterans among your Orleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orleman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Orleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orleman in 1961 was 56, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orleman 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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