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Oreitz Family History

Oreitz 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: Reitz, Kreitz, Oritz, Creitz, Britz, Kritz, Beitz, Pretz, Pritz

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Where is the Oreitz family from?

You can see how Oreitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreitz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Oreitz families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Oreitz families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreitz's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Oreitz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Oreitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreitz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Oreitz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oreitz. For the veterans among your Oreitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreitz lifespan?

Average Oreitz life expectancy in 1986 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreitz 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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