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Orbeson Family History

Orbeson 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: Arneson, Oveson, Okeson, Orrison, Borgeson, Freson, Oleson, Borreson

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Where is the Orbeson family from?

You can see how Orbeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbeson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orbeson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbeson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orbeson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Orbeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbeson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orbeson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orbeson. For the veterans among your Orbeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbeson lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Orbeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orbeson in 1988 was 99, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbeson 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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