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Orear Family History

Orear Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: unexplained. This surname is not found in Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orear family from?

You can see how Orear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orear family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Orear families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Orear's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Orear families in 1891.
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What did your Orear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orear. 35% of Orear men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Orear women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orear were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Orear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orear 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Orear. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Orear. For the veterans among your Orear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orear lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Orear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orear in 1949 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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