Orejuela Family History

Orejuela Surname Meaning

Spanish: and old diminutive of oreja ‘ear’ probably applied as a nickname.

It may also be a habitational name from a place which no longer exists.

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

Similar surnames: Orihuela, Requena, Regula, Greuel, Oceguera, Ocegueda, Brizuela, Oseguera, Osegueda, Gressel

1,000 record(s) for Orejuela

952	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
122	Immigration Records
6	Census and Voter Lists
101	Member Trees

Where is the Orejuela family from?

You can see how Orejuela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orejuela family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Orejuela families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Orejuela's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Orejuela families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orejuela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Orejuela family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6 census records available for the last name Orejuela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orejuela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 122 immigration records available for the last name Orejuela. 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.

Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Orejuela. For the veterans among your Orejuela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Orejuela lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Orejuela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Orejuela in 1982 was 76, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orejuela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.