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Oranson Family History

Oranson 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: Branson, Ranson, Goranson, Franson, Cranson, Brandon, Tronson, Anson

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Where is the Oranson family from?

You can see how Oranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oranson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oranson family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Oranson's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Oranson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oranson 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 47 census records available for the last name Oranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oranson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oranson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oranson. For the veterans among your Oranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oranson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1986, in the United States, Oranson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oranson in 1977 was 77, and 78 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oranson 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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