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Oruna Family History

Oruna 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: Osuna, Orduna, Orona, Bruna, Ozuna, Rana, Rua, Brun, Oren, Fortuna

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Where is the Oruna family from?

You can see how Oruna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oruna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oruna family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oruna's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Oruna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oruna 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 100 census records available for the last name Oruna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oruna 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Oruna. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oruna. For the veterans among your Oruna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oruna lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Oruna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Oruna in 1977 was 73, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oruna 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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