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Oahley Family History

Oahley 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: Oakley, Oatley, Kahley, Halley, Bailey, Manley, Hanley, Barley, Paley

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Where is the Oahley family from?

You can see how Oahley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oahley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Oahley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Oahley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Oahley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Oahley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Oahley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oahley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Oahley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oahley. For the veterans among your Oahley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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