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Orea Family History

Orea Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Orea in Guadalajara province.

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


Similar surnames: Oren, Ore, Orel, Orem, Crea, Olea, Morea, Corea, Brea, Orta

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Where is the Orea family from?

You can see how Orea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Orea families living in South Carolina. This was about 24% of all the recorded Orea's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Orea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bar Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orea. 50% of Orea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orea women worked as a Bar Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Sign Printer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bar Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orea 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Orea. 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 62 military records available for the last name Orea. For the veterans among your Orea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orea lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Orea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orea in 1958 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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