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Orava Family History

Orava 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: Rana, Rada, Oliva, Grave, Arata, Araya, Raba, Prada, Rama, Prata

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Where is the Orava family from?

You can see how Orava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orava family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Orava's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Orava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orava 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 Orava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orava. 100% of Orava 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 Orava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Orava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orava 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Orava. 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 49 military records available for the last name Orava. For the veterans among your Orava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orava lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Orava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orava in 1964 was 81, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orava

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orava 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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