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Orlebeke Family History

Orlebeke 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: Chlebek, Roebke, Leeke, Oglesbee, Ormsbee, Cleek, Revere, Leake

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Where is the Orlebeke family from?

You can see how Orlebeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlebeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlebeke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Orlebeke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlebeke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orlebeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlebeke 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 Orlebeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlebeke. 50% of Orlebeke men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Orlebeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Orlebeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlebeke 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Orlebeke. 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 39 military records available for the last name Orlebeke. For the veterans among your Orlebeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlebeke lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Orlebeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orlebeke in 1954 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlebeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlebeke 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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