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Orlove Family History

Orlove 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: Orlov, Love, Grove, Orloff, Olive, Orlow, Godlove, Trulove, Oliver

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Where is the Orlove family from?

You can see how Orlove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlove family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orlove families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orlove family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orlove's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Orlove families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlove 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 Orlove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlove. 100% of Orlove men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Orlove women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%

What Orlove family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Orlove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlove 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Orlove. 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 80 military records available for the last name Orlove. For the veterans among your Orlove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlove lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Orlove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Orlove in 1953 was 46, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlove 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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