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Orlov Family History

Orlov Surname Meaning

Russian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the nickname Oryol meaning ‘eagle’ in Russian or a Jewish artificial name taken from the vocabulary word. It is formed with the Russian possessive suffix -ov.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Orl taken as a pet form of Aaron. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of several villages called Orlovo in Ukraine and Belarus. Compare Orloff and Orlow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Orlov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orlov families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Orlov's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orlov families in 1920.
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What did your Orlov ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlov. 72% of Orlov men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Orlov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlov 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Orlov. 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 Orlov. For the veterans among your Orlov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlov lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Orlov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orlov in 1956 was 31, and 82 in 2004.

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