Oran Family History

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Oran Name Meaning

French: from the personal name Orran, an assimilated form of a Germanic personal name composed of the elements aud ‘wealth’ + hramn ‘raven’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Horan, Organ, Toran, Moran, Foran, Orban, Bran, Oren, Orman, Boran

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Oran Family Origin

Where is the Oran family from?

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You can see how Oran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oran families were found in the USA in 1920, and the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Oran families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Oran's in the UK. London had the highest population of Oran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Oran Family Occupations

What did your Oran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brass Turner finisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Oran. 5% of Oran men worked as a Brass Turner finisher and 42% of Oran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oran were Cycle Maker and Chocolate Corporation (h Cash)

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Brass Turner finisher
    5%
  • Capstanlathe Hand Aers
    5%
  • Co Shop Manager
    5%
  • Cycle Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    42%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Childrens Nurse
    3%
  • Chocolate Corporation (h Cash)
    3%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Oran Historical Records

What Oran family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Oran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oran census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oran. 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 Card

There are 950 military records available for the last name Oran. For the veterans among your Oran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Oran Life Expectancy

What is the average Oran lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Oran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Oran in 1954 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oran 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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