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Orander Family History

Orander 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: Brander, Olander, Orender, Mander, Lander, Wander, Bolander, Gander

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Where is the Orander family from?

You can see how Orander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Orander families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orander's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Orander families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orander 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 Orander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orander. 54% of Orander men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Orander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orander 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Orander. 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 106 military records available for the last name Orander. For the veterans among your Orander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orander lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orander in 1962 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orander 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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