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Orrantia Family History

Orrantia Surname Meaning

Basque: from orrantia ‘mountain pass’ probably a topographic name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orrantia family from?

You can see how Orrantia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orrantia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Orrantia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orrantia family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Orrantia's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Orrantia families in 1891.
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What did your Orrantia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Orrantia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orrantia 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Orrantia. 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 101 military records available for the last name Orrantia. For the veterans among your Orrantia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orrantia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Orrantia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Orrantia in 1966 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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