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Oriol Family History

Oriol Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the old personal name Oriol from Latin Aureolus.

Catalan and French: nickname possibly for a flamboyant dresser or sweet singer from Catalan and Old French oriol ‘oriole’ (from Latin aureolus ‘golden’) a species of bird of which the male has bright yellow and black plumage.

As a surname of French origin it is also common in Haiti.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Oriol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Oriol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Oriol families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Oriol's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Oriol families in 1911.
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There are 840 census records available for the last name Oriol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriol 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Oriol. 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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There are 281 military records available for the last name Oriol. For the veterans among your Oriol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriol lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Oriol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oriol in 1962 was 32, and 86 in 2004.

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