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Oree Family History

Oree Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Horry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oree family from?

You can see how Oree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oree family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oree family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oree's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oree 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 Oree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oree. 44% of Oree men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Oree women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oree were New Worker and Nurse.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oree 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Oree. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oree. For the veterans among your Oree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oree lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Oree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Oree in 1961 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oree 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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