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Orana Family History

Orana 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: Rana, Arana, Grana, Oran, Frana, Vrana, Orona, Ocana, Orand, Trana

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Where is the Orana family from?

You can see how Orana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orana family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Orana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Orana family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Orana's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Orana families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orana 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 Orana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orana. 75% of Orana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orana women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Orana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Orana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orana 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Orana. 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 23 military records available for the last name Orana. For the veterans among your Orana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orana lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1992, in the United States, Orana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orana in 1982 was 54, and 63 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orana 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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