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Orschler Family History

Orschler 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: Tischler, Eschler, Gaschler, Hirschler, Mischler, Deschler, Fischler

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Where is the Orschler family from?

You can see how Orschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orschler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orschler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orschler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orschler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Orschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orschler 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Orschler. 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 143 military records available for the last name Orschler. For the veterans among your Orschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orschler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Orschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orschler in 1978 was 75, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orschler 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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