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Orlob Family History

Orlob 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: Orlow, Orlov, Orton, Orio, Oriol, Orso, Orloff, Oros, Grob, Golob

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Where is the Orlob family from?

You can see how Orlob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlob family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlob families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Orlob families living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlob's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Orlob families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Orlob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlob 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Orlob. 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 78 military records available for the last name Orlob. For the veterans among your Orlob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlob lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Orlob life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orlob in 1963 was 65, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlob 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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