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Oriely Family History

Oriely 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: Riely, Oriol, Briel, Orrell, Orel, Orgel, Cornely, Friel, Ariel

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Where is the Oriely family from?

You can see how Oriely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Oriely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Oriely family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oriely's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Oriely families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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What did your Oriely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oriely. 50% of Oriely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Oriely women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Oriely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oriely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriely 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Oriely. 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 140 military records available for the last name Oriely. For the veterans among your Oriely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriely lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Oriely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oriely in 1965 was 61, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oriely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriely 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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