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Oranga Family History

Oranga 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: Orange, Uranga, Rana, Ranta, Grange, Franca, Range, Ortega, Arana

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Where is the Oranga family from?

You can see how Oranga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oranga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oranga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oranga family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Oranga's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Oranga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oranga 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 Oranga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oranga. 100% of Oranga men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Oranga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Oranga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oranga 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Oranga. 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 Oranga. For the veterans among your Oranga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oranga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Oranga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oranga in 1967 was 84, and 94 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oranga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oranga 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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