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Orestano Family History

Orestano 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: Reitano, Restaino, Gaetano, Ortolano, Preston, Castano, Bressan

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Where is the Orestano family from?

You can see how Orestano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orestano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orestano family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orestano's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Orestano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orestano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orestano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orestano. 100% of Orestano women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Orestano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orestano 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Orestano. 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 13 military records available for the last name Orestano. For the veterans among your Orestano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orestano lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Orestano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Orestano in 1961 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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