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Oré Family History

Oré 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: Ort, Orr, Ore, Ory, Ord, Ori, Orf, Orn, Horn, Mori

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Where is the Oré family from?

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What did your Oré ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Oré. 100% of Oré men worked as a Butcher and 84% of Oré women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Student
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oré. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oré 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oré. 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 Oré. For the veterans among your Oré ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oré lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oré 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 Oré

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