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Ornar Family History

Ornar 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: Orner, Omar, Organ, Horner, Corner, Orman, Orr, Bonar, Ortner, Borner

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Where is the Ornar family from?

You can see how Ornar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Ornar families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Ornar family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ornar families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Ornar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornar 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ornar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ornar. For the veterans among your Ornar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ornar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ornar in 1973 was 61, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornar 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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