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Ornich Family History

Ornich 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: Orlich, Rich, Cornish, Reich, Vranich, Orbach, Kornick, Orzech

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Where is the Ornich family from?

You can see how Ornich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ornich family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ornich's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ornich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ornich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Ornich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornich 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ornich. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ornich. For the veterans among your Ornich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornich lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Ornich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Ornich in 1969 was 62, and 65 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornich 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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