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Oros Name Meaning

Catalan (Orós): possibly from an old personal name name, Orosius, which was borne by a 4th-century theologian and disciple of St. Augustine. Aragonese (Orós): habitational name from Orós in Uesca province. Hungarian: from the old secular name Oros, or possibly an Americanized spelling of Orosz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boros, Oris, Aros, Moron, Troy, Moros, Toro, Orosz, Amos, Ros

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Oros Family Origin

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You can see how Oros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oros family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Oros families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Oros families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Oros's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oros families in 1920.
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Oros Family Occupations

What did your Oros ancestors do for a living?

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

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Oros Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Oros. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Oros. For the veterans among your Oros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Oros Life Expectancy

What is the average Oros lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Oros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Oros in 1946 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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