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Oroy Family History

Oroy 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: Troy, Roy, Ory, Oros, Croy, Orey, Broy, Gray, Ray, Loy

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Where is the Oroy family from?

You can see how Oroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oroy families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Oroy families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oroy's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oroy 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 103 census records available for the last name Oroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oroy 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Oroy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Oroy. For the veterans among your Oroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oroy lifespan?

Average Oroy life expectancy in 1996 was 33 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oroy 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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