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Oreel Family History

Oreel 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: Orel, Orgel, Reel, Freel, Orell, Orzel, Creel, Ortel, Borel, Green

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Where is the Oreel family from?

You can see how Oreel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oreel family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Oreel's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Oreel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oreel 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 129 census records available for the last name Oreel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Oreel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Oreel. For the veterans among your Oreel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Oreel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Oreel in 1980 was 60, and 75 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oreel 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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