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Oria Family History

Oria Surname Meaning

Spanish and Basque: habitational name from a place called Oria in Almería and Gipuzkoa provinces.

Italian: habitational name from a place so named of which there are many examples.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oria family from?

You can see how Oria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Oria families living in Arizona. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oria's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Oria families in 1880.
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What did your Oria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oria. 75% of Oria men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oria women worked as a Housework.

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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
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Oria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oria 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 850 immigration records available for the last name Oria. 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 33 military records available for the last name Oria. For the veterans among your Oria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oria lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Oria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oria in 1973 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oria 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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