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Oreay Family History

Oreay 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: Orey, Reay, Gray, Ray, Real, Rey, Organ, Read, Oren, Orman

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Where is the Oreay family from?

You can see how Oreay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oreay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oreay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oreay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreay 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 Oreay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oreay. 100% of Oreay men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Oreay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Oreay. 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 Oreay. For the veterans among your Oreay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oreay

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