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Oriard Family History

Oriard 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: Orchard, Dorward, Orians, Forward, Wiard, Orland, Grimard, Rivard

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Where is the Oriard family from?

You can see how Oriard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Oriard families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Oriard's in USA. California had the highest population of Oriard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Oriard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriard 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Oriard. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oriard. For the veterans among your Oriard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Oriard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oriard in 1972 was 79, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriard 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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