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Oravala Family History

Oravala 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: Rajala, Raval, Vavala, Savala, Zavala, Rantala, Favela, Granata

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Where is the Oravala family from?

You can see how Oravala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oravala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oravala family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Oravala's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Oravala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravala 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 Oravala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carman
    100%

What Oravala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Oravala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravala 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Oravala. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oravala. For the veterans among your Oravala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravala lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oravala

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