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Oyerly Family History

Oyerly 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: Overly, Byerly, Eyerly, Lyerly, Oberly, Overy, Bierly, Coberly

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Where is the Oyerly family from?

You can see how Oyerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyerly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oyerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Oyerly families living in West Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Oyerly's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Oyerly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oyerly 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 Oyerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oyerly. 100% of Oyerly men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Oyerly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Oyerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyerly 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 Oyerly. 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 30 military records available for the last name Oyerly. For the veterans among your Oyerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyerly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Oyerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Oyerly in 1965 was 62, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oyerly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oyerly 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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