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Orler Family History

Orler 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: Oyler, Ohler, Oller, Erler, Osler, Oiler, Orser, Orner, Oler, Porter

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Where is the Orler family from?

You can see how Orler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Orler families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Orler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orler 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 Orler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orler. 100% of Orler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orler 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Orler. 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 162 military records available for the last name Orler. For the veterans among your Orler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Orler in 1964 was 84, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orler 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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