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Orash Family History

Orash 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: Rash, Brash, Morash, Borash, Ras, Grass, Brush, Rath, Rush, Grosh

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Where is the Orash family from?

You can see how Orash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orash families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orash's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Orash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orash 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 111 census records available for the last name Orash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orash 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orash. 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 19 military records available for the last name Orash. For the veterans among your Orash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orash lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Orash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orash in 1963 was 79, and 66 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orash 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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