Orchow Family History

Orchow 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: Chow, Zachow, Muchow, Ochoa, Rachow, Jarchow, Orlow, Duchow, Schow, Rochow

111	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
12	Military Records
58	Immigration Records
57	Census and Voter Lists
72	Member Trees

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Where is the Orchow family from?

You can see how Orchow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orchow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orchow family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orchow's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orchow families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orchow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Orchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orchow. 67% of Orchow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orchow women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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.

Laborer

67%

Salesman

34%

Salesgirl

100%

What Orchow family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 57 census records available for the last name Orchow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orchow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Orchow. 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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Military Records

There are 12 military records available for the last name Orchow. For the veterans among your Orchow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orchow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Orchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orchow in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2000.

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Orchow Surname Meaning

Where is the Orchow family from?

What did your Orchow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orchow. 67% of Orchow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orchow women worked as a Salesgirl.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

67%

Salesman

34%

Salesgirl

100%

What Orchow family records will you find?

What is the average Orchow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Orchow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orchow in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2000.

Orchow Family History

Orchow Surname Meaning

310 record(s) for Orchow

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Orchow Surname Meaning

310 record(s) for Orchow

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Where is the Orchow family from?

What did your Orchow ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Orchow family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Orchow family history

What is the average Orchow lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orchow family tree

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