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Oriola Family History

Oriola Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from Oriola (in Castilian: Orihuela) in Alicante province. Compare Orihuela.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oriola family from?

You can see how Oriola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriola family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oriola families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Oriola families living in Florida. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oriola's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Oriola families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriola 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 Oriola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oriola. 50% of Oriola men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    50%
  • Barber
    50%

What Oriola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Oriola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriola 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Oriola. 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 217 military records available for the last name Oriola. For the veterans among your Oriola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriola lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Oriola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Oriola in 1971 was 97, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oriola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriola 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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