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Oarl Family History

Oarl 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: Carl, Karl, Earl, Garl, Harl, Oard, Oare, Mark, Bard, Gall

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Where is the Oarl family from?

You can see how Oarl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oarl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oarl family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oarl's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Oarl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oarl 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 64 census records available for the last name Oarl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oarl 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Oarl. 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 2 military records available for the last name Oarl. For the veterans among your Oarl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oarl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oarl 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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