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Orann Family History

Orann 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: Brann, Rann, Oran, Orand, Frank, Brand, Rana, Mann, Rank, Kranz

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Where is the Orann family from?

You can see how Orann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Orann families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Orann family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Orann's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Orann families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Orann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orann 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Orann. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orann. For the veterans among your Orann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orann lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Orann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Orann in 1944 was 36, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orann 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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