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Oalyell Family History

Oalyell 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: Dalzell, Olwell, Falwell, Halsell, Lyell, Mansell, Oswell, Hartell

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Where is the Oalyell family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Oalyell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oalyell 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 Oalyell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Oalyell. For the veterans among your Oalyell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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