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Orneley Family History

Orneley 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: Onley, Cornely, Ornelas, Greeley, Kornely, Meneley, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Orneley family from?

You can see how Orneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orneley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orneley family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Orneley's in USA. California had the highest population of Orneley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orneley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Orneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orneley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Orneley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Orneley. For the veterans among your Orneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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