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Orbany Family History

Orbany 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, Albany, Organ, Orman, Urban, Orbach, Corban, Orians, Oran

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Where is the Orbany family from?

You can see how Orbany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orbany family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbany's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orbany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbany 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 Orbany ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Orbany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Orbany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbany 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orbany. 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 Orbany. For the veterans among your Orbany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbany lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Orbany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orbany in 1964 was 30, and 64 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orbany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbany 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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