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Orescan Family History

Orescan 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: Bressan, Foresman, Bresnan, Osman, Organ, Oren, Rosman, Preston

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Where is the Orescan family from?

You can see how Orescan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orescan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orescan families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Orescan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Orescan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orescan 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 51 census records available for the last name Orescan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orescan 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Orescan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Orescan. For the veterans among your Orescan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orescan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Orescan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orescan in 1970 was 79, and 36 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orescan 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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