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Orapello Family History

Orapello Name 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: Fratello, Capello, Capelle, Apollo, Carabello, Orrell, Fradella

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Where is the Orapello family from?

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

What did your Orapello ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Orapello ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Orapello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orapello 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Orapello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Orapello. For the veterans among your Orapello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orapello lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Orapello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orapello in 1960 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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