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Orne Family History

Orne Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Horne. Swedish (Örne): variant of Örn (see Orn).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Orne family from?

You can see how Orne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Orne families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Orne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orne families in 1891.
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What did your Orne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Orne. 100% of Orne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Orne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orne 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Orne. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Orne. For the veterans among your Orne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orne lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Orne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Orne in 1953 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orne 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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