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Orenge Family History

Orenge 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: Orange, Grange, Oren, Krengel, Runge, Range, Prange, Plenge, Rene

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Where is the Orenge family from?

You can see how Orenge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orenge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orenge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Orenge family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orenge's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orenge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orenge 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 123 census records available for the last name Orenge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orenge 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Orenge. 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 48 military records available for the last name Orenge. For the veterans among your Orenge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orenge lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Orenge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orenge in 1967 was 50, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orenge 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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