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Oriold Family History

Oriold 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: Oriol, Orio, Arnold, Priolo, Ormond, Triolo, Orfield, Riolo, Armold

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Where is the Oriold family from?

You can see how Oriold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oriold families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oriold's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oriold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oriold 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 Oriold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oriold. 60% of Oriold men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Oriold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Oriold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oriold 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Oriold. 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 15 military records available for the last name Oriold. For the veterans among your Oriold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriold lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Oriold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oriold in 1969 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oriold 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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