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Oreo Family History

Oreo 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: Orio, Oren, Ore, Orso, Orel, Orem, Reo, Orey, Drew, Borel

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Where is the Oreo family from?

You can see how Oreo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oreo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oreo family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oreo's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Oreo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreo 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 598 census records available for the last name Oreo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreo 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Oreo. 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 36 military records available for the last name Oreo. For the veterans among your Oreo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Oreo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oreo in 1974 was 80, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreo 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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