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Orweller Family History

Orweller 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: Weller, Preller, Kreller, Osweiler, Reller, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Orweller family from?

You can see how Orweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orweller family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Orweller families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orweller's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orweller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orweller 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 Orweller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orweller. 100% of Orweller men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Orweller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Orweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orweller 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orweller. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orweller. For the veterans among your Orweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orweller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orweller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orweller in 1963 was 60, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orweller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orweller 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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