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Orns Family History

Orns 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: Oros, Oris, Borns, Orne, Corns, Jorns, Orn, Orms, Korns, Arns

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Where is the Orns family from?

You can see how Orns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Orns families living in Kansas. This was about 24% of all the recorded Orns's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Orns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orns. 100% of Orns men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orns women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orns 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Orns. 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 408 military records available for the last name Orns. For the veterans among your Orns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orns lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Orns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orns in 1962 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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