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Orey Family History

Orey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orey family from?

You can see how Orey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Orey families living in Alberta. This was about 37% of all the recorded Orey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Orey families in 1911.
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What did your Orey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orey. 45% of Orey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Orey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orey were Common Laborer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Motorman
    7%
  • Common Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Orey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orey 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Orey. 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 535 military records available for the last name Orey. For the veterans among your Orey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Orey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Orey in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orey 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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