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Orlovich Family History

Orlovich 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: Milovich, Karlovich, Trbovich, Orlich, Galovich, Lovick, Rodich

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Where is the Orlovich family from?

You can see how Orlovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orlovich families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Orlovich's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orlovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlovich 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 Orlovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlovich. 80% of Orlovich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orlovich women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    80%
  • Chauffeur
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Orlovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Orlovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlovich 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Orlovich. 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 191 military records available for the last name Orlovich. For the veterans among your Orlovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlovich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orlovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orlovich in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orlovich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlovich 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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