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Ornston Family History

Ornston 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: Orton, Ruston, Johnston, Preston, Winston, Benston, Ormiston, Kriston

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Where is the Ornston family from?

You can see how Ornston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ornston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Ornston families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornston's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Ornston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Ornston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornston 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ornston. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ornston. For the veterans among your Ornston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornston lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Ornston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ornston in 1971 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornston 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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