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Oravets Family History

Oravets 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: Kravets, Oravetz, Travers, Gravett, Graves, Draves, Oravec, Kravetz

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Where is the Oravets family from?

You can see how Oravets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oravets family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oravets family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oravets's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oravets families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravets 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 58 census records available for the last name Oravets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravets 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 Oravets. 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 42 military records available for the last name Oravets. For the veterans among your Oravets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravets lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Oravets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oravets in 1966 was 87, and 81 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oravets 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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