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Orraca Family History

Orraca 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: Orbach, Orrick, Graca, Porreca, Orrico, Orrock, Muraca, Ourada, Rana

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Where is the Orraca family from?

You can see how Orraca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orraca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orraca family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orraca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orraca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orraca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orraca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orraca. 100% of Orraca men worked as a Coal Loader.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

What Orraca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Orraca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orraca 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Orraca. 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 37 military records available for the last name Orraca. For the veterans among your Orraca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orraca lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Orraca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Orraca in 1967 was 86, and 49 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orraca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orraca 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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