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Orlin Family History

Orlin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Lithuania): habitational name from any of the places in Lithuania or Belarus called Orlany or Orlya.

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


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Where is the Orlin family from?

You can see how Orlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Orlin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orlin families in 1891.
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What did your Orlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orlin. 39% of Orlin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Orlin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Orlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Orlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlin 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Orlin. 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 284 military records available for the last name Orlin. For the veterans among your Orlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Orlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orlin in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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