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Ooley Family History

Ooley Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Uhle.

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


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Where is the Ooley family from?

You can see how Ooley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ooley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ooley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ooley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ooley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ooley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ooley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ooley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ooley. 37% of Ooley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ooley women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ooley were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ooley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ooley 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ooley. 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 596 military records available for the last name Ooley. For the veterans among your Ooley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ooley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ooley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ooley in 1962 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ooley 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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