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Orillion Family History

Orillion 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: Stillion, Brillon, Million, Fillion, Pillion, Gomillion, Killion

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Where is the Orillion family from?

You can see how Orillion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orillion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orillion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Orillion families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orillion's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orillion families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orillion 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 Orillion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Frame Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orillion. 40% of Orillion men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Orillion women worked as a Frame Spinner.

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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

  • Carpenter
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Frame Spinner
    100%

What Orillion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Orillion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orillion 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Orillion. 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 177 military records available for the last name Orillion. For the veterans among your Orillion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orillion lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Orillion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orillion in 1959 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orillion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orillion 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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