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Oranger Family History

Oranger 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: Pranger, Ranger, Granger, Orange, Loranger, Stanger, Prager, Grange

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Where is the Oranger family from?

You can see how Oranger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oranger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oranger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oranger families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Oranger's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Oranger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oranger 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 Oranger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oranger. 34% of Oranger men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Oranger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Oranger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oranger 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Oranger. 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 247 military records available for the last name Oranger. For the veterans among your Oranger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oranger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Oranger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oranger in 1969 was 69, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oranger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oranger 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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