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Orbuch Family History

Orbuch 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: Orbach, Buch, Crouch, Rauch, Forbush, Urbach, Ruch, Orzech, Bruch

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orbuch 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 15 census records available for the last name Orbuch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbuch 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Orbuch. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orbuch. For the veterans among your Orbuch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbuch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Orbuch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orbuch in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 1998.

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