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Orland Name Meaning

Jewish (from Austrian Galicia and Ukraine): from German Ohrland ‘ear land’ one of the surnames randomly assigned by Austrian clerks. The choice of the surname could be influenced by the personal name Aaron . Norwegian (Ørland): habitational name from the farm name Ørland in Rogaland a compound of ør ‘alder (tree)’ and land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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


Similar surnames: Orlando, Morland, Ohland, Dorland, Orlandi, Worland, Orban, Rowland

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Where is the Orland family from?

You can see how Orland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Orland families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Orland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orland families in 1911.
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What did your Orland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Orland. 100% of Orland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orland 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Orland. 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 428 military records available for the last name Orland. For the veterans among your Orland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Orland in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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