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Ormisher Family History

Ormisher Surname Meaning

see Ormesher.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Ormisher family from?

You can see how Ormisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormisher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ormisher families living in Cheshire. This was about 8% of all the recorded Ormisher's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ormisher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ormisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ormisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadstone Quarry Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ormisher. 50% of Ormisher men worked as a Roadstone Quarry Labourer Heavy Work and 75% of Ormisher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ormisher were Weaver (cotton Mill) and Cotton Weaver.

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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 1939

  • Roadstone Quarry Labourer Heavy Work
    50%
  • Weaver (cotton Mill)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    25%

What Ormisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Ormisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormisher 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ormisher. 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 65 military records available for the last name Ormisher. For the veterans among your Ormisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormisher lifespan?

Average Ormisher life expectancy in 1975 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormisher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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