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Oress Family History

Oress 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: Kress, Gress, Ress, Bress, Tress, Dress, Press, Cress, Ross, Reis

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Where is the Oress family from?

You can see how Oress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oress family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oress families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Oress family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Oress's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Oress families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oress 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 139 census records available for the last name Oress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oress 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oress. 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 18 military records available for the last name Oress. For the veterans among your Oress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oress lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Oress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oress in 1976 was 22, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oress 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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