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Orlie Family History

Orlie 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: Sorlie, Orlik, Orlin, Ollie, Orio, Ore, Orsi, Erie, Olin, Ori

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Where is the Orlie family from?

You can see how Orlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orlie families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Orlie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Orlie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Orlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlie 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Orlie. 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 24 military records available for the last name Orlie. For the veterans among your Orlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlie lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Orlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orlie in 1985 was 69, and 33 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlie 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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