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Oratz Family History

Oratz 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: Ratz, Kratz, Gratz, Opatz, Pratz, Oritz, Bratz, Kranz, Rath, Platz

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Where is the Oratz family from?

You can see how Oratz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oratz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oratz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oratz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oratz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oratz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oratz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oratz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oratz 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oratz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Oratz. For the veterans among your Oratz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oratz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Oratz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Oratz in 1971 was 86, and 69 in 2001.

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