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Orata Family History

Orata 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: Arata, Prata, Ogata, Orta, Hata, Rana, Rada, Rath, Ort, Rota

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Where is the Orata family from?

You can see how Orata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orata family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orata family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Orata's in USA. California had the highest population of Orata families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orata 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 62 census records available for the last name Orata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orata 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Orata. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orata. For the veterans among your Orata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orata lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Orata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orata in 1974 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orata 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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