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Orasa Family History

Orasa 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: Ras, Rana, Grass, Basa, Rada, Rosa, Arata, Kraska, Rase, Prasad

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Where is the Orasa family from?

You can see how Orasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orasa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orasa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Orasa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orasa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orasa 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 22 census records available for the last name Orasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orasa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Orasa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Orasa. For the veterans among your Orasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orasa lifespan?

Average Orasa life expectancy in 1942 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 40.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orasa 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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