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O'handley Family History

O'handley 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: Chandley, Handley, Hanley, Chandler, Hadley, Hansley, Shanley

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Where is the O'handley family from?

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

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name O'handley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'handley 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 287 immigration records available for the last name O'handley. 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 188 military records available for the last name O'handley. For the veterans among your O'handley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'handley lifespan?

Average O'handley life expectancy in 1998 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your O'handley 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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