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Oras Family History

Oras 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: Ras, Bras, Oros, Gras, Ogas, Oris, Oran, Oas, Kras, Moras

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Where is the Oras family from?

You can see how Oras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oras family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oras family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oras's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Oras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oras 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 Oras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oras. 48% of Oras men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oras women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oras were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Oras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Oras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oras 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Oras. 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 112 military records available for the last name Oras. For the veterans among your Oras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oras lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Oras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Oras in 1952 was 39, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oras 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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