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Orieley Family History

Orieley 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: Ridley, Riley, Wrigley, Brierley, Grimley, Risley, Greeley, Brimley

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Where is the Orieley family from?

You can see how Orieley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orieley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orieley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Orieley families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Orieley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orieley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orieley 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 527 census records available for the last name Orieley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orieley 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Orieley. 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 62 military records available for the last name Orieley. For the veterans among your Orieley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orieley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Orieley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Orieley in 1968 was 74, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orieley 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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