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Orlijan Family History

Orlijan 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, Trojan, Oliva, Organ, Pelikan, Lian, Krizan, Orman, Elijah

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Where is the Orlijan family from?

You can see how Orlijan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlijan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orlijan family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlijan's in USA. California had the highest population of Orlijan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlijan 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 33 census records available for the last name Orlijan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlijan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Orlijan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orlijan. For the veterans among your Orlijan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlijan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Orlijan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orlijan in 1969 was 86, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlijan 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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