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Oriell Family History

Oriell 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: Orrell, Orell, Coriell, Brill, Grill, Oswell, Cornell, Oriol, Briel

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Where is the Oriell family from?

You can see how Oriell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Oriell families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Oriell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oriell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oriell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriell 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 94 census records available for the last name Oriell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriell 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 Oriell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Oriell. For the veterans among your Oriell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriell lifespan?

Average Oriell life expectancy in 2003 was 52 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 Oriell 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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