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Orres Family History

Orres 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: Torres, Orris, Orren, Ormes, Forrest, Torre, Morris, Fries, Arras

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Where is the Orres family from?

You can see how Orres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orres family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orres families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Orres families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Orres's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orres families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orres 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 Orres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orres. 42% of Orres men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    17%
  • Labrador
    17%

What Orres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Orres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orres 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Orres. 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 28 military records available for the last name Orres. For the veterans among your Orres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orres lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Orres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Orres in 1966 was 59, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orres 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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