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Orblish Family History

Orblish 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: Blish, Orlich, English, Bliss, Cornish, Dobish, Klish, Bligh, Forbush

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Where is the Orblish family from?

You can see how Orblish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orblish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orblish family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orblish's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orblish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orblish 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 18 census records available for the last name Orblish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orblish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orblish. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orblish. For the veterans among your Orblish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orblish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Orblish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orblish in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orblish 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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