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Oratch Family History

Oratch Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rath, Brach, Rasch, Branch, Hatch, Rauch, Drach, Patch, Ritch, Ranch

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Where is the Oratch family from?

You can see how Oratch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oratch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oratch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oratch family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oratch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oratch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oratch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Oratch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oratch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Oratch. 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 3 military records available for the last name Oratch. For the veterans among your Oratch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oratch lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Oratch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oratch in 1988 was 80, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oratch 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.

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