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Orning Family History

Orning 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: Horning, Dorning, Arning, Corning, Morning, Ring, Dring, Kring

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Where is the Orning family from?

You can see how Orning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Orning families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Orning's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Orning families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orning 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 Orning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orning. 100% of Orning women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Orning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orning 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Orning. 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 20 military records available for the last name Orning. For the veterans among your Orning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Orning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orning in 1964 was 57, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orning 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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