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Orschell Family History

Orschell 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: Urschel, Rochell, Schell, Oshell, Oswell, Rishell, Rachel, Scholl

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Where is the Orschell family from?

You can see how Orschell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orschell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orschell families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Orschell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orschell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orschell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orschell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orschell. 72% of Orschell 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 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Orschell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Orschell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orschell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orschell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Orschell. For the veterans among your Orschell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orschell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Orschell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Orschell in 1953 was 49, and 68 in 2003.

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