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Oriend Family History

Oriend 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: Friend, Oren, Rind, Fried, Ormond, Oien, Orten, Ried, Orians, Arend

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriend 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 26 census records available for the last name Oriend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriend 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oriend. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Oriend. For the veterans among your Oriend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriend lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Oriend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Oriend in 1984 was 90, and 80 in 2000.

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