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Orbert Family History

Orbert 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: Obert, Olbert, Torbert, Albert, Ober, Robert, Corbett, Herbert

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Where is the Orbert family from?

You can see how Orbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Orbert families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Orbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbert 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 Orbert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Orbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Orbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbert 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orbert. 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 77 military records available for the last name Orbert. For the veterans among your Orbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Orbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orbert in 1964 was 69, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbert 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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