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Ornella Family History

Ornella 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: Cornella, Ornellas, Cornell, Vanella, Orrell, Portella, Rella

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Where is the Ornella family from?

You can see how Ornella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ornella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Ornella family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornella's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ornella families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornella 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 Ornella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ornella. 100% of Ornella men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ornella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ornella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornella 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ornella. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ornella. For the veterans among your Ornella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornella lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Ornella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ornella in 1968 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ornella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornella 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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