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Orl Family History

Orl 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: Ort, Orr, Ore, Ohl, Ory, Ord, Orel, Ori, Worl, Orf

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Where is the Orl family from?

You can see how Orl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orl family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Orl family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Orl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orl 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Orl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 37 military records available for the last name Orl. For the veterans among your Orl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Orl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orl in 1969 was 34, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orl 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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