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Orlean Family History

Orlean 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: Olean, Orleans, Organ, Oren, Orman, Olan, Mclean, Olen, Arlen, Lean

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Where is the Orlean family from?

You can see how Orlean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orlean family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orlean's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orlean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlean 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 Orlean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlean. 34% of Orlean men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orlean women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Orlean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Orlean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlean 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Orlean. 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 77 military records available for the last name Orlean. For the veterans among your Orlean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Orlean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orlean in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlean 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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