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Orane Family History

Orane 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: Crane, Orange, Okane, Drane, Oran, Krane, Orne, Frane, Orand, Frank

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Where is the Orane family from?

You can see how Orane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Orane families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Orane's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Orane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orane 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 Orane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orane. 48% of Orane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orane women worked as a Typist.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Orane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orane 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Orane. 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 289 military records available for the last name Orane. For the veterans among your Orane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Orane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orane in 1969 was 63, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orane 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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