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Orejuela Family History

Orejuela Surname Meaning

Spanish: and old diminutive of oreja ‘ear’ probably applied as a nickname.

It may also be a habitational name from a place which no longer exists.

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


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You can see how Orejuela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orejuela family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Orejuela families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orejuela's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Orejuela families in 1911.
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There are 6 census records available for the last name Orejuela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orejuela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 11 military records available for the last name Orejuela. For the veterans among your Orejuela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orejuela lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Orejuela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orejuela in 1982 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

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