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Orchel Family History

Orchel 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: Rachel, Kachel, Michel, Orel, Archer, Orgel, Eichel, Sichel, Kochel

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Where is the Orchel family from?

You can see how Orchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orchel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orchel families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Orchel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orchel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orchel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Orchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orchel 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Orchel. 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 73 military records available for the last name Orchel. For the veterans among your Orchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orchel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Orchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Orchel in 1966 was 86, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orchel 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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