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Oringley Family History

Oringley 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: Ringley, Tingley, Pingley, Pringle, Ringle, Wrigley, Bingley

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Where is the Oringley family from?

You can see how Oringley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oringley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oringley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oringley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Oringley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Oringley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Oringley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oringley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Oringley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oringley. For the veterans among your Oringley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oringley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oringley

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