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Oronce Family History

Oronce 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: Cronce, Ponce, Royce, France, Bronte, Ronco, Drone, Prince, Sconce

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Where is the Oronce family from?

You can see how Oronce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oronce family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oronce family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oronce's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oronce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oronce 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 57 census records available for the last name Oronce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oronce 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oronce. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oronce. For the veterans among your Oronce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oronce lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Oronce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oronce in 1985 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oronce 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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