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Orbaker Family History

Orbaker 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: Baker, Braker, Foraker, Raker, Kraker, Fraker, Oldaker, Breaker

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Where is the Orbaker family from?

You can see how Orbaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orbaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Orbaker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orbaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbaker 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 Orbaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orbaker. 46% of Orbaker men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Orbaker women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orbaker were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%

What Orbaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Orbaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbaker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Orbaker. 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 85 military records available for the last name Orbaker. For the veterans among your Orbaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orbaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Orbaker in 1963 was 82, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbaker 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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