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Orelup Family History

Orelup 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: Orel, Ortlip, Orell, Drerup, Borel, Oren, Delp, Ore, Schlup, Troup

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Where is the Orelup family from?

You can see how Orelup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orelup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orelup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orelup family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orelup's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orelup families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Orelup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orelup 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Orelup. 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 49 military records available for the last name Orelup. For the veterans among your Orelup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orelup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orelup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orelup in 1966 was 68, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orelup 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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