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Orvall Family History

Orvall 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, Duvall, Krall, Ryall, Prall, Gornall, Morrall, Arnall, Devall

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Where is the Orvall family from?

You can see how Orvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orvall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orvall family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orvall's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Orvall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orvall 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 Orvall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orvall. 100% of Orvall women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Orvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orvall 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Orvall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orvall. For the veterans among your Orvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orvall lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Orvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orvall in 1974 was 26, and 36 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orvall 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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