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Ormord Family History

Ormord 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: Ormond, Osmond, Omori, Ormerod, Offord, Morford, Oxford, Ormonde

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Where is the Ormord family from?

You can see how Ormord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ormord families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ormord families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormord's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ormord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ormord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ormord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ormord. 100% of Ormord 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 127 census records available for the last name Ormord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormord 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ormord. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ormord. For the veterans among your Ormord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormord lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ormord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ormord in 1964 was 70, and 71 in 2002.

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