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Orrels Family History

Orrels 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: Orrell, Sorrels, Torres, Gorrell, Torrens, Orel, Orgel, Worrell

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Where is the Orrels family from?

You can see how Orrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrels family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Orrels family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orrels's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Orrels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Orrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Orrels. 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 27 military records available for the last name Orrels. For the veterans among your Orrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrels lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Orrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Orrels in 1965 was 69, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orrels 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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