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Oreilley Family History

Oreilley 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: Reilley, Reilly, Reiley, Grilley, Crilley, Pilley, Ridley, Cilley

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Where is the Oreilley family from?

You can see how Oreilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oreilley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oreilley families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oreilley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Oreilley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreilley 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 Oreilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Hat Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oreilley. 100% of Oreilley men worked as a Farming and 45% of Oreilley women worked as a Hat Trimmer.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hat Trimmer
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Oreilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oreilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreilley 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Oreilley. 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 489 military records available for the last name Oreilley. For the veterans among your Oreilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreilley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Oreilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oreilley in 1964 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreilley 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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