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Ornton Family History

Ornton 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: Orton, Linton, Manton, Hinton, Fenton, Hunton, Denton, Henton, Kenton

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Where is the Ornton family from?

You can see how Ornton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ornton family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ornton's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Ornton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ornton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ornton. 100% of Ornton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Ornton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ornton. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ornton. For the veterans among your Ornton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornton lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Ornton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ornton in 1968 was 85, and 87 in 1979.

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