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Orleff Family History

Orleff 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: Orloff, Reff, Oliff, Ortloff, Rueff, Greff, Graeff, Grieff, Leff

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Where is the Orleff family from?

You can see how Orleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orleff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orleff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orleff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orleff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Orleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orleff 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Orleff. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orleff. For the veterans among your Orleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orleff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Orleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orleff in 1967 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orleff 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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