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Oraby Family History

Oraby 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: Raby, Gray, Ray, Crabb, Hornby, Korab, Drab, Raba, Corby, Kraly

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Where is the Oraby family from?

You can see how Oraby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oraby family living in Idaho. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oraby's in USA. Idaho and 2 other states had the highest population of Oraby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oraby 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 38 census records available for the last name Oraby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraby 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 Oraby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oraby. For the veterans among your Oraby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oraby lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Oraby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oraby in 1988 was 81, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oraby 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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