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Oeill Family History

Oeill 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: Neill, Weill, Gill, Bell, Brill, Grill, Mill, Hill, Will, Fell

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Where is the Oeill family from?

You can see how Oeill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oeill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oeill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oeill family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oeill's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Oeill families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Oeill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oeill 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Oeill. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oeill. For the veterans among your Oeill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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