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Orram Family History

Orram 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: Oram, Ram, Arras, Organ, Orman, Orr, Borra, Porras, Bream, Orem

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Where is the Orram family from?

You can see how Orram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orram family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Orram families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Orram families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Orram's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Orram families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orram 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 195 census records available for the last name Orram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orram 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Orram. 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 15 military records available for the last name Orram. For the veterans among your Orram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orram lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Orram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orram in 1968 was 70, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orram 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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