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Oremus Family History

Oremus Surname Meaning

Dutch: nickname from the Christian liturgic Latin phrase oremus ‘let us pray’ probably applied to someone who used this phrase in difficult situations.

As a noun oremus became a metaphor for troubles.

Croatian (Oremuš): from the personal name Oremuš regional vernacular form of Latin Hieronymus.

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


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You can see how Oremus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oremus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oremus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Oremus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Oremus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oremus families in 1911.
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What did your Oremus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oremus. 43% of Oremus men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Oremus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oremus 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Oremus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Oremus. For the veterans among your Oremus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oremus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oremus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Oremus in 1964 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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