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Orilley Family History

Orilley 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: Grilley, Crilley, Pilley, Ridley, Cilley, Willey, Tilley, Riley

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Where is the Orilley family from?

You can see how Orilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orilley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orilley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Orilley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orilley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Orilley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Orilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orilley 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Orilley. 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 57 military records available for the last name Orilley. For the veterans among your Orilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orilley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Orilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orilley in 1978 was 76, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orilley 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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