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Orovan Family History

Orovan 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: Provan, Trojan, Organ, Roman, Orman, Roan, Grogan, Govan, Donovan

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Orovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orovan 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Orovan. 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 Orovan. For the veterans among your Orovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orovan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Orovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orovan in 1965 was 58, and 93 in 2001.

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