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Orega Family History

Orega 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: Rega, Ortega, Grega, Organ, Reza, Oren, Ore, Rego, Breda, Regal

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Where is the Orega family from?

You can see how Orega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orega family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Orega families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Orega's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Orega families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Orega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orega 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Orega. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orega. For the veterans among your Orega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orega lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, Orega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orega in 1989 was 66, and 42 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orega 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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