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Orberson Family History

Orberson 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: Amberson, Otterson, Ryerson, Robberson, Berson, Giberson, Ouverson

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Where is the Orberson family from?

You can see how Orberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orberson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orberson families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Orberson's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Orberson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orberson 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 Orberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orberson. 72% of Orberson 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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Orberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Orberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orberson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Orberson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Orberson. For the veterans among your Orberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orberson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Orberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orberson in 1970 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orberson 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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