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Orach Family History

Orach 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: Brach, Drach, Rach, Orbach, Krach, Korach, Trach, Rich, Bach, Rath

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Where is the Orach family from?

You can see how Orach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Orach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Orach family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Orach's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Orach families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orach 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 244 census records available for the last name Orach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orach 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Orach. 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 166 military records available for the last name Orach. For the veterans among your Orach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orach lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Orach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orach in 1969 was 81, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orach 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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