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Orbaugh Family History

Orbaugh 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: Arbaugh, Orebaugh, Erbaugh, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh, Orbach

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Where is the Orbaugh family from?

You can see how Orbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Orbaugh families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orbaugh's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Orbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbaugh 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 Orbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orbaugh. 34% of Orbaugh men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Orbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Orbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbaugh 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Orbaugh. 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 72 military records available for the last name Orbaugh. For the veterans among your Orbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Orbaugh in 1963 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbaugh 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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