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Orech Family History

Orech 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: Krech, Rech, Orzech, Grech, Olech, Frech, Brech, Rich, Pech, Roch

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Orech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orech 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Orech. 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 8 military records available for the last name Orech. For the veterans among your Orech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orech lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Orech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orech in 1970 was 67, and 73 in 2002.

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