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Orlich Family History

Orlich Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of orzeł ‘eagle’. English: variant of Orledge an occupational name from Old French orloge ‘clock’ metonymic for orlogier ‘clock‐maker’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Orlik, Milich, Kulich, Malich, Rich, Raich, Olech, Orlicki, Horlick

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Where is the Orlich family from?

You can see how Orlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Orlich families living in Connecticut. This was about 88% of all the recorded Orlich's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Orlich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlich. 41% of Orlich men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Orlich women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orlich were Miner and Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Longshoreman
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Presser
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlich 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 742 immigration records available for the last name Orlich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orlich. For the veterans among your Orlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlich lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Orlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orlich in 1952 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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