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Oraham Family History

Oraham 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: Braham, Graham, Abraham, Rahm, Brahm, Worsham, Branham, Rahim, Oldham

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Where is the Oraham family from?

You can see how Oraham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oraham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Oraham families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oraham's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oraham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oraham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraham 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Oraham. 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 62 military records available for the last name Oraham. For the veterans among your Oraham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oraham lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Oraham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oraham in 1970 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oraham 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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