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Oreiley Family History

Oreiley Surname Meaning

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Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Oreiley family from?

You can see how Oreiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Oreiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Oreiley families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Oreiley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Oreiley families in 1911.
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What did your Oreiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oreiley. 100% of Oreiley men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Oreiley women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Oreiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreiley 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Oreiley. 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 387 military records available for the last name Oreiley. For the veterans among your Oreiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreiley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Oreiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oreiley in 1968 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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