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Orabone Family History

Orabone 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: Tabone, Rapone, Dragone, Ragone, Rabon, Rabine, Dragon, Orton, Ozanne

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Where is the Orabone family from?

You can see how Orabone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orabone family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orabone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orabone families living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orabone's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Orabone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orabone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Orabone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Orabone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orabone 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Orabone. 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 17 military records available for the last name Orabone. For the veterans among your Orabone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orabone lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Orabone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Orabone in 1967 was 90, and 73 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orabone ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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