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Oreegan Family History

Oreegan 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: Creegan, Greenan, Freeman, Regan, Keegan, Deegan, Cregan, Creagan

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Where is the Oreegan family from?

You can see how Oreegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oreegan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oreegan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreegan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oreegan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Oreegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreegan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oreegan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oreegan. For the veterans among your Oreegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreegan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Oreegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oreegan in 1980 was 68, and 79 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreegan 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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