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Oriatt Family History

Oriatt 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: Oviatt, Bratt, Pratt, Tritt, Ritt, Britt, Briant, Orians, Friant

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Where is the Oriatt family from?

You can see how Oriatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oriatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Oriatt families living in Minnesota. This was about 42% of all the recorded Oriatt's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oriatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriatt 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 Oriatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oriatt. 100% of Oriatt men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Oriatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriatt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oriatt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oriatt. For the veterans among your Oriatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriatt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriatt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oriatt

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