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Orens Family History

Orens 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: Oren, Ovens, Owens, Rens, Arens, Frens, Reis, Trent, Uren, Krebs

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Where is the Orens family from?

You can see how Orens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Orens families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Orens's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orens families in 1911.
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What did your Orens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orens. 35% of Orens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orens women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Orens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orens 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Orens. 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 182 military records available for the last name Orens. For the veterans among your Orens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orens lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Orens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Orens in 1947 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orens 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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