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Oruigley Family History

Oruigley 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: Wrigley, Quigley, Rigley, Ridley, Rumbley, Riley, Bruley, Crigler

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Where is the Oruigley family from?

You can see how Oruigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oruigley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oruigley family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Oruigley's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Oruigley families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Oruigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oruigley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oruigley. 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 Oruigley. For the veterans among your Oruigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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