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Oyola Family History

Oyola Surname Meaning

Spanish (southwestern): altered form of Basque Loyola.

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


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Where is the Oyola family from?

You can see how Oyola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oyola family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Oyola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Oyola family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Oyola's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Oyola families in 1911.
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What did your Oyola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Cocinera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oyola. 33% of Oyola men worked as a Labrador and 37% of Oyola women worked as a Cocinera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oyola were Agricultor and Lavandera.

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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

  • Labrador
    33%
  • Jornalero
    26%
  • Bracero
    20%
  • Agricultor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cocinera
    37%
  • Sirvienta
    28%
  • Costurera
    19%
  • Lavandera
    19%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Oyola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oyola 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Oyola. 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 432 military records available for the last name Oyola. For the veterans among your Oyola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oyola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Oyola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Oyola in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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