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Orren Family History

Orren Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Oran .

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


Similar surnames: Oren, Maren, Kren, Ohren, Wren, Foren, Lorden, Oien, Orbin, Curren

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Where is the Orren family from?

You can see how Orren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Orren families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Orren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orren families in 1891.
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What did your Orren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orren. 100% of Orren women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orren 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Orren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 634 military records available for the last name Orren. For the veterans among your Orren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orren lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Orren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Orren in 1947 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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