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Ormisby Family History

Ormisby Surname 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: Ormsby, Frisby, Risby, Grisby, Brisby, Prisby, Mosby, Hornsby, Crosby

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Where is the Ormisby family from?

You can see how Ormisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormisby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ormisby families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ormisby family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormisby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ormisby families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ormisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormisby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ormisby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ormisby. For the veterans among your Ormisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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