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Ornauer Family History

Ornauer 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: Obenauer, Cronauer, Brauer, Hanauer, Knauer, Grauer, Bernauer, Rauer

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Where is the Ornauer family from?

You can see how Ornauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ornauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ornauer families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornauer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ornauer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ornauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornauer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ornauer. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ornauer. For the veterans among your Ornauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornauer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Ornauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ornauer in 1981 was 89, and 104 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornauer 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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