This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Orbann family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Orbann Family History

Orbann 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, Bann, Orman, Urban, Orbach, Ohmann, Brann, Rann, Corban

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Orbann family from?

You can see how Orbann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Orbann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orbann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Orbann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orbann. 100% of Orbann men worked as a Printer.

View Census Data for Orbann | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    100%

What Orbann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Orbann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Orbann

Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Orbann. 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.

View all Orbann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Orbann. For the veterans among your Orbann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orbann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orbann family history

Discover More

What is the average Orbann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orbann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orbann in 1965 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orbann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbann 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orbann family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial