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Orams Family History

Orams 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: Grams, Orms, Oram, Ram, Ras, Grass, Ramm, Rais, Bras, Krans

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Where is the Orams family from?

You can see how Orams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Orams families living in Essex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Orams's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Orams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orams surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orams. 100% of Orams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Orams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orams 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Orams. 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 Orams. For the veterans among your Orams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orams lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Orams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orams in 1974 was 50, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orams 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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