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Orbin Family History

Orbin Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Orban.

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


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Where is the Orbin family from?

You can see how Orbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Orbin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Orbin family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orbin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Orbin families in 1911.
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What did your Orbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orbin. 43% of Orbin men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Orbin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orbin were Miner and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Coal Loader
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orbin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Orbin. 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 416 military records available for the last name Orbin. For the veterans among your Orbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orbin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orbin in 1962 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orbin 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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