Orscheln Family History

Orscheln 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: Urschel, Rachel, Schein, Hoeschen, Kuschel, Eschen, Boschen, Schelin, Peschel, Kerschen

457	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
23	Military Records
20	Immigration Records
151	Census and Voter Lists
959	Member Trees

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Where is the Orscheln family from?

You can see how Orscheln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orscheln family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orscheln family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Orscheln's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Orscheln families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orscheln 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 Orscheln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orscheln.

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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.

Farmer

67%

Proprietor

34%

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Census Record

There are 151 census records available for the last name Orscheln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orscheln census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Orscheln. 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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Military Records

There are 23 military records available for the last name Orscheln. For the veterans among your Orscheln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orscheln lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Orscheln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orscheln in 1967 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

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Orscheln Surname Meaning

Where is the Orscheln family from?

What did your Orscheln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orscheln.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

67%

Proprietor

34%

What Orscheln family records will you find?

What is the average Orscheln lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Orscheln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orscheln in 1967 was 65, and 72 in 2003.

Orscheln Family History

Orscheln Surname Meaning

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Orscheln Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Orscheln

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Where is the Orscheln family from?

What did your Orscheln ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Orscheln family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Orscheln lifespan?

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