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Orlander Family History

Orlander 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: Oblander, Olander, Norlander, Lander, Bolander, Brander, Melander

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Where is the Orlander family from?

You can see how Orlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orlander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Orlander family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orlander's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Orlander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlander 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 Orlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlander. 34% of Orlander men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

What Orlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Orlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlander 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Orlander. 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 58 military records available for the last name Orlander. For the veterans among your Orlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlander lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Orlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orlander in 1968 was 54, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlander 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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