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Orier Family History

Orier 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: Trier, Brier, Obier, Ogier, Origer, Osier, Frier, Grier, Krier, Orser

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Where is the Orier family from?

You can see how Orier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Orier families living in New Jersey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Orier's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Orier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Orier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orier 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Orier. 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 Orier. For the veterans among your Orier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orier 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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