Ores Family History

Ores Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Oren, Ore, Orel, Oros, Ares, Orem, Bores, Oles, Oris, Gores

10,000 record(s) for Ores

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
243	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
2K	Member Trees

Where is the Ores family from?

You can see how Ores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ores family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ores families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ores family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ores's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ores families in 1840.

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

What did your Ores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ores. 29% of Ores men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Ores women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ores were Painter and Clerk.

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

29%

Truck driver

29%

Salesman

15%

Painter

15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Seamstress

60%

Clerk

40%

What Ores family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Ores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ores census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Ores. 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 2K military records available for the last name Ores. For the veterans among your Ores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ores lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ores in 1958 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ores 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.