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Orabb Family History

Orabb Surname 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: Crabb, Rabb, Grabb, Korab, Drab, Raba, Krabbe, Raby, Traub, Babb

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Where is the Orabb family from?

You can see how Orabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orabb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Orabb families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Orabb families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Orabb's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Orabb families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Orabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orabb 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 Orabb. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orabb. For the veterans among your Orabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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