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Orwoll Family History

Orwoll 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: Oswell, Oriol, Kroll, Orrell, Roll, Groll, Corwell, Olwell, Droll

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Where is the Orwoll family from?

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

There are 114 census records available for the last name Orwoll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwoll 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 Orwoll. 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 26 military records available for the last name Orwoll. For the veterans among your Orwoll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwoll lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Orwoll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orwoll in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwoll 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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