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Orosa Family History

Orosa 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: Rosa, Orosz, Oros, Orona, Ross, Cross, Rose, Boros, Gross, Grosh

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Where is the Orosa family from?

You can see how Orosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orosa family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orosa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orosa 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 130 census records available for the last name Orosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orosa 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Orosa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Orosa. For the veterans among your Orosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orosa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Orosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orosa in 1976 was 64, and 33 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orosa 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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