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Orasz Family History

Orasz 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: Orosz, Ras, Grass, Kranz, Rase, Raso, Bras, Orsi, Orso, Ranz

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Where is the Orasz family from?

You can see how Orasz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orasz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orasz families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 11 Orasz families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Orasz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Orasz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orasz 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 Orasz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orasz. 100% of Orasz 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
    100%

What Orasz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Orasz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orasz 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Orasz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Orasz. For the veterans among your Orasz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orasz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Orasz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Orasz in 1963 was 81, and 75 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orasz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orasz 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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