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Orlup Family History

Orlup 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: Troup, Borup, Olp, Orum, Roup, Orlik, Group, Ortlip, Orlin, Raup

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Where is the Orlup family from?

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

There are 235 census records available for the last name Orlup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlup 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Orlup. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orlup. For the veterans among your Orlup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlup lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Orlup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Orlup in 1976 was 74, and 24 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orlup 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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