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Orero Family History

Orero 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: Otero, Forero, Over, Ober, Orio, Loreto, Mero, Oder, Gero, Oren

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Where is the Orero family from?

You can see how Orero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orero family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orero's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Orero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orero. 100% of Orero men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Orero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Orero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orero 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Orero. 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 8 military records available for the last name Orero. For the veterans among your Orero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orero lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Orero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Orero in 1992 was 90, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orero 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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