Oravis Family History

Oravis 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: Travis, Dravis, Orvis, Rais, Avis, Orris, Lavis, Ravi, Oris, Chavis

119	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
47	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
42	Census and Voter Lists
22	Member Trees

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Where is the Oravis family from?

You can see how Oravis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oravis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oravis family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Oravis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Oravis families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oravis 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 Oravis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, fam laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oravis.

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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.

fam laborer

50%

Stenographer

50%

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Census Record

There are 42 census records available for the last name Oravis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oravis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Oravis. 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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Military Records

There are 47 military records available for the last name Oravis. For the veterans among your Oravis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oravis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Oravis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oravis in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2001.

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Oravis Surname Meaning

Where is the Oravis family from?

What did your Oravis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, fam laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oravis.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

fam laborer

50%

Stenographer

50%

What Oravis family records will you find?

What is the average Oravis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Oravis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oravis in 1963 was 73, and 71 in 2001.

Oravis Family History

Oravis Surname Meaning

241 record(s) for Oravis

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Oravis Surname Meaning

241 record(s) for Oravis

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Where is the Oravis family from?

What did your Oravis ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Oravis family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Oravis family history

What is the average Oravis lifespan?

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