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Oreja Family History

Oreja 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: Reza, Oren, Ore, Breda, Rega, Orel, Orem, Ortega, Repa, Reda

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Where is the Oreja family from?

You can see how Oreja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oreja family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreja's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Oreja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreja surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Oreja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreja 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Oreja. 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 military records available for the last name Oreja. For the veterans among your Oreja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreja lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Oreja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oreja in 1976 was 44, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreja 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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