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Oryl Family History

Oryl 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: Ory, Orel, Goryl, Borel, Rye, Kral, Ort, Orio, Krol, Oren

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Where is the Oryl family from?

You can see how Oryl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oryl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oryl families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Oryl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oryl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oryl 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 96 census records available for the last name Oryl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oryl 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Oryl. 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 20 military records available for the last name Oryl. For the veterans among your Oryl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oryl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Oryl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Oryl in 1958 was 44, and 34 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oryl 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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