This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Orando family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Orando Family History

Orando 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: Brando, Rando, Morando, Orlando, Obando, Korando, Ovando, Orand

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Orando family from?

You can see how Orando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orando family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orando families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orando family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orando's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Orando families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Orando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orando. 50% of Orando men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Orando | Data not to scale

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

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Orando family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Orando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orando census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Orando

Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Orando. 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.

View all Orando immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Orando. For the veterans among your Orando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orando military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orando family history

Discover More

What is the average Orando lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Orando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orando in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orando

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orando 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orando family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial