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Oyley Family History

Oyley 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: Oyler, Onley, Oxley, Oley, Osley, Olley, Ryley, Ooley, Otley, Pooley

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Where is the Oyley family from?

You can see how Oyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Oyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Oyley families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Oyley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Oyley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Oyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyley 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Oyley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oyley. For the veterans among your Oyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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