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Orego Family History

Orego 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: Rego, Ortego, Trego, Grego, Crego, Orio, Loreto, Diego, Oren, Ore

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Where is the Orego family from?

You can see how Orego families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orego family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orego families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Orego family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orego's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Orego families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orego surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Orego. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orego 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Orego. 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 26 military records available for the last name Orego. For the veterans among your Orego ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orego lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Orego life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orego in 1994 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orego 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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