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Orest Family History

Orest 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: Oest, Forest, Brest, Crest, Prest, Rest, Trest, Forrest, Brett, Brust

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Where is the Orest family from?

You can see how Orest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orest families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orest's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Orest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orest 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 199 census records available for the last name Orest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orest 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Orest. 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 29 military records available for the last name Orest. For the veterans among your Orest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Orest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Orest in 1966 was 75, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orest 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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