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Ormsten Family History

Ormsten 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: Osten, Ormiston, Rosten, Orten, Rusten, Ornstein, Dorsten, Arfsten

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Where is the Ormsten family from?

You can see how Ormsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormsten family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Ormsten family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormsten's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Ormsten families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ormsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormsten 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ormsten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ormsten. For the veterans among your Ormsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormsten lifespan?

Average Ormsten life expectancy in 1995 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormsten 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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