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Orosco Family History

Orosco Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Orozko (see Orozco).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orosco family from?

You can see how Orosco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orosco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orosco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Orosco families living in Arizona. This was about 38% of all the recorded Orosco's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Orosco families in 1880.
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What did your Orosco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orosco. 54% of Orosco men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Orosco women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orosco were Fruit Picker and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Common Laborer
    5%
  • Fruit Picker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • House Work
    9%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Orosco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orosco 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Orosco. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orosco. For the veterans among your Orosco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orosco lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Orosco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Orosco in 1950 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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