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Oresan Family History

Oresan 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: Bressan, Crehan, Regan, Crean, Crusan, Kresin, Cregan, Dresen, Freson

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Where is the Oresan family from?

You can see how Oresan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oresan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oresan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oresan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oresan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Oresan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oresan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oresan. For the veterans among your Oresan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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