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Oraw Family History

Oraw 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: Raw, Oran, Craw, Traw, Graw, Oram, Drew, Ram, Graf, Ras

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Where is the Oraw family from?

You can see how Oraw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oraw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oraw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Oraw family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oraw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Oraw families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oraw 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 565 census records available for the last name Oraw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oraw 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Oraw. 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 182 military records available for the last name Oraw. For the veterans among your Oraw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oraw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Oraw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Oraw in 1969 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oraw 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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