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Oraig Family History

Oraig 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: Craig, Orwig, Kraig, Drain, Orio, Rais, Orsi, Train, Haig, Krag

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Where is the Oraig family from?

You can see how Oraig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oraig families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Oraig family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oraig's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Oraig families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 925 census records available for the last name Oraig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraig 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Oraig. 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 64 military records available for the last name Oraig. For the veterans among your Oraig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oraig lifespan?

Average Oraig life expectancy in 1967 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oraig 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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