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Oreman Family History

Oreman 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: Orman, Boreman, Foreman, Ortman, Moreman, Norman, Coleman, Osman

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Where is the Oreman family from?

You can see how Oreman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oreman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Oreman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oreman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oreman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreman 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Oreman. 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 83 military records available for the last name Oreman. For the veterans among your Oreman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Oreman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Oreman in 1972 was 81, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreman 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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