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Oreson Family History

Oreson 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: Oveson, Okeson, Freson, Oleson, Ireson, Creson, Orton, Oren, Preston

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Where is the Oreson family from?

You can see how Oreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oreson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oreson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oreson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Oreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Oreson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oreson. For the veterans among your Oreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Oreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oreson in 1967 was 81, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreson 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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