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Orense Family History

Orense 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: Oren, Reese, Breese, Ovens, Orange, Rene, Reise, Freese, Creese

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Where is the Orense family from?

You can see how Orense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orense family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Orense families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Orense family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orense's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Orense families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orense 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 53 census records available for the last name Orense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orense 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Orense. 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 14 military records available for the last name Orense. For the veterans among your Orense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orense lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Orense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Orense in 1974 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orense 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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