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Ornowski Family History

Ornowski 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: Orlowski, Borowski, Tarnowski, Borkowski, Osowski, Ogonowski

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Where is the Ornowski family from?

You can see how Ornowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ornowski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ornowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ornowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornowski 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 Ornowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ornowski. 82% of Ornowski men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ornowski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ornowski were Miner and Winder.

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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
    82%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Winder
    34%

What Ornowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Ornowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornowski 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Ornowski. 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 150 military records available for the last name Ornowski. For the veterans among your Ornowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornowski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ornowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ornowski in 1946 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ornowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornowski 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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