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Oredson Family History

Oredson 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: Sorenson, Greason, Oveson, Presson, Okeson, Remson, Erekson, Orrison

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Where is the Oredson family from?

You can see how Oredson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oredson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oredson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Oredson families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oredson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Oredson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oredson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oredson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oredson. 56% of Oredson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Oredson women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Oredson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Oredson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oredson 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Oredson. 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 27 military records available for the last name Oredson. For the veterans among your Oredson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oredson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oredson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oredson in 1964 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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