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Oreans Family History

Oreans 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: Orians, Orleans, Organ, Oren, Orman, Means, Ovens, Krans, Omans

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Where is the Oreans family from?

You can see how Oreans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oreans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oreans families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oreans's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Oreans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Oreans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreans 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oreans. 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 23 military records available for the last name Oreans. For the veterans among your Oreans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreans lifespan?

Average Oreans life expectancy in 1984 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreans 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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