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Oraney Family History

Oraney 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: Graney, Franey, Draney, Craney, Raney, Torney, Radney, Dorney, Haney

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Where is the Oraney family from?

You can see how Oraney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oraney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Oraney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oraney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oraney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oraney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Oraney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Oraney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oraney. For the veterans among your Oraney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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