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Ormsbe Family History

Ormsbe 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, Ormsbee, Orme, Orbe, Orms, Rose, Rase, Corse, Orman, Krabbe

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Where is the Ormsbe family from?

You can see how Ormsbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormsbe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ormsbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Ormsbe families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormsbe's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Ormsbe families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Ormsbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormsbe 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 Ormsbe. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ormsbe. For the veterans among your Ormsbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormsbe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ormsbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ormsbe in 1973 was 89, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormsbe 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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