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Oraker Family History

Oraker 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: Braker, Foraker, Raker, Kraker, Fraker, Craker, Baker, Drake, Fraser

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Where is the Oraker family from?

You can see how Oraker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oraker family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oraker's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Oraker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oraker 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 69 census records available for the last name Oraker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oraker. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oraker. For the veterans among your Oraker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oraker lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1988, in the United States, Oraker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Oraker in 1987 was 98, and 98 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oraker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oraker 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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