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Orlop Family History

Orlop 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: Orlow, Orlov, Orton, Orio, Oriol, Orso, Orloff, Oros, Olp, Omlor

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Where is the Orlop family from?

You can see how Orlop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlop family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orlop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Orlop families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orlop's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orlop families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlop 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 Orlop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlop. 43% of Orlop men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Work
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Orlop family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Orlop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlop 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Orlop. 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 215 military records available for the last name Orlop. For the veterans among your Orlop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlop lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orlop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orlop in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlop 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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