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Orbison Family History

Orbison Surname Meaning

see Albinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Orbison family from?

You can see how Orbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbison family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orbison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Orbison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Orbison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Orbison families in 1891.
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What did your Orbison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orbison. 34% of Orbison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orbison women worked as a Clerk.

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbison 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Orbison. 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 349 military records available for the last name Orbison. For the veterans among your Orbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbison lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orbison in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbison 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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