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Oregon Family History

Oregon Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico; Oregón): probably an altered form of Spanish Obregón (see Obregon).

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


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Where is the Oregon family from?

You can see how Oregon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oregon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Oregon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Oregon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Oregon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oregon families in 1891.
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What did your Oregon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oregon. 43% of Oregon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oregon women worked as a Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oregon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oregon 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Oregon. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Oregon. For the veterans among your Oregon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oregon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Oregon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oregon in 1960 was 73, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oregon 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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