Orlof Family History

Orlof 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, Orlow, Orlov, Orton, Orio, Oriol, Orso, Grof, Oros, Roof

417	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
35	Military Records
156	Immigration Records
190	Census and Voter Lists
207	Member Trees

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Where is the Orlof family from?

You can see how Orlof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Orlof families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlof's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orlof families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 190 census records available for the last name Orlof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlof census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Orlof. 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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Military Records

There are 35 military records available for the last name Orlof. For the veterans among your Orlof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Orlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orlof in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

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Orlof Surname Meaning

Where is the Orlof family from?

What Orlof family records will you find?

What is the average Orlof lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Orlof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orlof in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2002.

Orlof Family History

Orlof Surname Meaning

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Orlof Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Orlof

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Where is the Orlof family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Orlof lifespan?

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