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Orowan Family History

Orowan 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: Rowan, Trojan, Brown, Organ, Roman, Orman, Roan, Provan, Grogan

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Where is the Orowan family from?

You can see how Orowan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orowan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orowan family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Orowan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Orowan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Orowan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orowan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Orowan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Orowan. For the veterans among your Orowan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orowan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Orowan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orowan in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orowan 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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