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Orazem Family History

Orazem 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: Orem, Brazee, Orzel, Frazee, Oravec, Frazer, Mrazek, Fraze, Razey

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Where is the Orazem family from?

You can see how Orazem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orazem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orazem families living in Minnesota. This was about 31% of all the recorded Orazem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orazem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orazem 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 Orazem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orazem. 100% of Orazem men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Orazem women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Orazem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Orazem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orazem 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Orazem. 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 158 military records available for the last name Orazem. For the veterans among your Orazem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orazem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orazem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orazem in 1965 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orazem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orazem 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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