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Ornells Family History

Ornells 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: Ornelas, Ornellas, Cornell, Orrell, Arnell, Cornella, Orell, Sorrells

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Where is the Ornells family from?

You can see how Ornells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornells family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ornells families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ornells's in USA. California had the highest population of Ornells families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornells surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ornells ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ornells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornells 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ornells. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ornells. For the veterans among your Ornells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornells lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Ornells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ornells in 1970 was 85, and 90 in 1981.

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