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Orent Family History

Orent 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: Trent, Brent, Oren, Arent, Brett, Morant, Grant, Uren, Ort, Oest

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Where is the Orent family from?

You can see how Orent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orent family living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orent's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Orent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orent. 45% of Orent men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Orent women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orent were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orent 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Orent. 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 266 military records available for the last name Orent. For the veterans among your Orent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orent lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Orent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orent in 1964 was 71, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orent 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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