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Oeilly Family History

Oeilly 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: Reilly, Lilly, Neill, Tilly, Kelly, Billy, Dilly, Willy, Reiley

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Where is the Oeilly family from?

You can see how Oeilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeilly family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Oeilly family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Oeilly's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Oeilly families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Oeilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeilly 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oeilly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oeilly. For the veterans among your Oeilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oeilly lifespan?

Average Oeilly life expectancy in 1999 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oeilly 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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