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Oreta Family History

Oreta 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: Reta, Orta, Brett, Reza, Ort, Arata, Rota, Loreto, Oren, Ota

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Where is the Oreta family from?

You can see how Oreta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oreta families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oreta's in USA. California had the highest population of Oreta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreta 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 109 census records available for the last name Oreta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreta 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Oreta. 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 1 military records available for the last name Oreta. For the veterans among your Oreta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreta lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Oreta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Oreta in 1966 was 76, and 17 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreta 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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