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Orlo Family History

Orlo Name 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: Orio, Orso, Orlow, Orlov, Orton, Sorbo, Ort, Aro, Rao, Oren

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Where is the Orlo family from?

You can see how Orlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orlo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orlo family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Orlo's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Orlo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orlo. 100% of Orlo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Orlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orlo 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Orlo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Orlo. For the veterans among your Orlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orlo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Orlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orlo in 1968 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

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