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Oryall Family History

Oryall Name 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: Ryall, Orrell, Krall, Prall, Gornall, Lyall, Morrall, Arnall, Rall

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Where is the Oryall family from?

You can see how Oryall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oryall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oryall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Oryall families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Oryall's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oryall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oryall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oryall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oryall. 100% of Oryall women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Oryall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oryall 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Oryall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Oryall. For the veterans among your Oryall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oryall lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Oryall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oryall in 1954 was 52, and 44 in 2002.

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