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Orielley Family History

Orielley 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: Brierley, Rielly, Friedley, Grilley, Crilley, Pilley, Ridley, Cilley

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Where is the Orielley family from?

You can see how Orielley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orielley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orielley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Orielley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orielley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orielley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orielley 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 Orielley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orielley. 100% of Orielley men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Orielley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Orielley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orielley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Orielley. 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 40 military records available for the last name Orielley. For the veterans among your Orielley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orielley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Orielley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Orielley in 1978 was 77, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orielley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orielley 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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