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Ornson Family History

Ornson 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: Arnson, Sornson, Orton, Benson, Tronson, Branson, Anson, Orso, Hanson

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Where is the Ornson family from?

You can see how Ornson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ornson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ornson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ornson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ornson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornson 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 Ornson. 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 Ornson. For the veterans among your Ornson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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