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Oboyle Family History

Oboyle Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Antrim): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Baoighill ‘descendant of Baoigheall’ (see Boyle).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Oboyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oboyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oboyle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 40 Oboyle families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Oboyle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oboyle families in 1911.
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What did your Oboyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Oboyle. 100% of Oboyle women worked as a Clerk.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Oboyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oboyle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Oboyle. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Oboyle. For the veterans among your Oboyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oboyle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oboyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Oboyle in 1943 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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