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Oro Family History

Oro Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from oro ‘gold’ (from Latin aurum). This surname is also found in the Philippines.

Catalan (Oró): topographic name from oró ‘granary maple’.

Italian: from the personal name Oro derived from the Latin name Aurus or Aurius (see Orio).

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


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You can see how Oro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Oro families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Oro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oro families in 1911.
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What did your Oro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oro. 100% of Oro men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oro. 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 193 military records available for the last name Oro. For the veterans among your Oro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oro in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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