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Oranz Family History

Oranz 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: Kranz, Ranz, Oran, Franz, Branz, Orand, Frank, Brand, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Oranz family from?

You can see how Oranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oranz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oranz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oranz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oranz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oranz 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 29 census records available for the last name Oranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oranz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oranz. 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 Oranz. For the veterans among your Oranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oranz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Oranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oranz in 1972 was 57, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oranz 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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