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Orengo Family History

Orengo Surname Meaning

Spanish (Valencia): perhaps a variant of Catalan Orenga ‘oregano’ or more probably a surname of Italian origin (see 2 below). This surname is most common in Puerto Rico.

Italian (Genoa): from the personal name Orengo of ancient Germanic origin derived from the elements audha ‘power wealth’ and hari heri ‘army’. This surname is also found in southern France and probably also in Spain (see 1 above).

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


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You can see how Orengo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orengo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orengo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Orengo families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orengo's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Orengo families in 1891.
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What did your Orengo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orengo. 79% of Orengo men worked as a Labrador.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    79%
  • Laborer
    22%

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Passenger Lists

There are 656 immigration records available for the last name Orengo. 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 243 military records available for the last name Orengo. For the veterans among your Orengo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orengo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orengo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orengo in 1965 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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