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Oarsley Family History

Oarsley 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: Parsley, Carsley, Hartley, Barley, Varley, Worsley, Harley, Marley

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Where is the Oarsley family from?

You can see how Oarsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oarsley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Oarsley family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Oarsley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Oarsley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oarsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oarsley 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 immigration records available for the last name Oarsley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Oarsley lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Oarsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oarsley in 1986 was 78, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oarsley 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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