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Ornowsky Family History

Ornowsky 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: Orlowsky, Orlowski, Orlovsky, Borowsky, Janowsky, Orlosky, Brodsky

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Where is the Ornowsky family from?

You can see how Ornowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ornowsky families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ornowsky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ornowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornowsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Ornowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornowsky 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ornowsky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ornowsky. For the veterans among your Ornowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornowsky lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Ornowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ornowsky in 1976 was 66, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornowsky 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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