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Orebaugh Family History

Orebaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Orbach or Auerbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orebaugh family from?

You can see how Orebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orebaugh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Orebaugh families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Orebaugh's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Orebaugh families in 1871.
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What did your Orebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orebaugh. 25% of Orebaugh men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Orebaugh women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orebaugh were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • House Keeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orebaugh 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Orebaugh. 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 424 military records available for the last name Orebaugh. For the veterans among your Orebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orebaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Orebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orebaugh in 1951 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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