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Orenstem Family History

Orenstem 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: Orenstein, Fenster, Brewster, Preister, Trester, Brester, Rester

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Where is the Orenstem family from?

You can see how Orenstem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orenstem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orenstem family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orenstem's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orenstem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orenstem 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 13 census records available for the last name Orenstem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orenstem 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Orenstem. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orenstem. For the veterans among your Orenstem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orenstem lifespan?

Average Orenstem life expectancy in 1971 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orenstem 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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