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Oryell Family History

Oryell 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: Orrell, Orell, Coryell, Oswell, Cornell, Gorrell, Yell, Truell

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Where is the Oryell family from?

You can see how Oryell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oryell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oryell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Oryell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Oryell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oryell 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 Oryell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oryell. 100% of Oryell men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Oryell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Oryell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oryell 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 Oryell. 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 25 military records available for the last name Oryell. For the veterans among your Oryell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oryell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Oryell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Oryell in 1964 was 66, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oryell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oryell 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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