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Orete Family History

Orete 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: Crete, Prete, Brett, Ort, Loreto, Oren, Korte, Ore, Lorette, Corte

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Where is the Orete family from?

You can see how Orete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orete families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Orete's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Orete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Orete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orete 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Orete. 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 10 military records available for the last name Orete. For the veterans among your Orete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orete lifespan?

Average Orete life expectancy in 1987 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orete 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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