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Ohurley Family History

Ohurley 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: Hurley, Shurley, Murley, Harley, Turley, Gurley, Curley, Durley

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Where is the Ohurley family from?

You can see how Ohurley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohurley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohurley family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohurley's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ohurley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohurley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ohurley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Ohurley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohurley 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ohurley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ohurley. For the veterans among your Ohurley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohurley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Ohurley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ohurley in 1976 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohurley 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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