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Ornett Family History

Ornett 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: Arnett, Cornett, Brett, Ernest, Corbett, Garnett, Barnett, Oneto

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Where is the Ornett family from?

You can see how Ornett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ornett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ornett family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ornett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ornett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ornett. 100% of Ornett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Ornett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornett 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ornett. 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 29 military records available for the last name Ornett. For the veterans among your Ornett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornett lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Ornett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ornett in 1969 was 75, and 74 in 1999.

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