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Orlett Family History

Orlett 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: Corlett, Brett, Corbett, Coslett, Flett, Follett, Tollett, Arnett

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Where is the Orlett family from?

You can see how Orlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Orlett families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlett's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Orlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlett 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 Orlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlett. 100% of Orlett women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Orlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlett 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 Orlett. 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 90 military records available for the last name Orlett. For the veterans among your Orlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Orlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Orlett in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlett 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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