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Orama Name Meaning

Spanish: altered form of Oramas in singular for matching with the bearer. This surname is rare in Spain.

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


Similar surnames: Rama, Oyama, Oram, Trama, Ram, Rana, Ramm, Rada, Arata, Toyama

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Where is the Orama family from?

You can see how Orama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orama family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Orama families living in North Carolina. This was about 11% of all the recorded Orama's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Orama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orama. 45% of Orama men worked as a Jornalero. .

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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

  • Jornalero
    45%
  • Labrador
    34%
  • Carpintero
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orama 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Orama. 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 197 military records available for the last name Orama. For the veterans among your Orama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Orama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Orama in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2003.

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