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Ornberg Family History

Ornberg 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: Kornberg, Tornberg, Froberg, Ruberg, Forberg, Freberg, Roberg, Osberg

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Where is the Ornberg family from?

You can see how Ornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ornberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ornberg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ornberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornberg 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 Ornberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ornberg. 50% of Ornberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    15%

What Ornberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Ornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornberg 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Ornberg. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ornberg. For the veterans among your Ornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornberg lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ornberg in 1958 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ornberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornberg 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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