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Orbaan Family History

Orbaan 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: Orban, Organ, Orman, Urban, Orbach, Corban, Oran, Ortman, Orbin

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Where is the Orbaan family from?

You can see how Orbaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbaan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Orbaan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbaan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Orbaan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Orbaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbaan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Orbaan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Orbaan. For the veterans among your Orbaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbaan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Orbaan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orbaan in 1977 was 67, and 76 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbaan 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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