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Orling Family History

Orling 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: Erling, Arling, Orlin, Norling, Ling, Ring, Dring, Bolling, Kring

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Where is the Orling family from?

You can see how Orling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Orling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Orling families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orling 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 Orling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orling. 100% of Orling 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%

What Orling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Orling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orling 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Orling. 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 113 military records available for the last name Orling. For the veterans among your Orling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Orling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orling in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orling 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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