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Oredsen Family History

Oredsen 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: Breden, Reisen, Remsen, Redden, Dresen, Greisen, Sorensen, Lorensen

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Where is the Oredsen family from?

You can see how Oredsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oredsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oredsen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oredsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oredsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Oredsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oredsen 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 Oredsen. 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 Oredsen. For the veterans among your Oredsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oredsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Oredsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oredsen in 1964 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oredsen 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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