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Orillia Family History

Orillia 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: Grilli, Triglia, Briglia, Brilla, Brill, Grill, Villa, Oriol, Trillo

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Where is the Orillia family from?

You can see how Orillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orillia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orillia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orillia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orillia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orillia 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 137 census records available for the last name Orillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orillia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orillia. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orillia. For the veterans among your Orillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orillia lifespan?

Average Orillia life expectancy in 1970 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orillia 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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