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Oratis Family History

Oratis 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: Oatis, Ortis, Rais, Matis, Artis, Travis, Stratis, Orris, Prats

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Where is the Oratis family from?

You can see how Oratis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oratis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oratis family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oratis's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oratis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oratis 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 Oratis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oratis. 100% of Oratis men worked as a Counterman.

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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

  • Counterman
    100%

What Oratis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Oratis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oratis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oratis. 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 Oratis. For the veterans among your Oratis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oratis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Oratis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oratis in 1971 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oratis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oratis 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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