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Orrelt Family History

Orrelt 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: Orrell, Forrest, Gorrell, Orel, Orgel, Worrell, Correll, Norrell

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Where is the Orrelt family from?

You can see how Orrelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orrelt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Orrelt families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrelt's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Orrelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orrelt 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 21 census records available for the last name Orrelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orrelt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orrelt. For the veterans among your Orrelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrelt lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orrelt

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