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Orma Family History

Orma 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: Orman, Orme, Orta, Torma, Orms, Norman, Ma, Omar, Mora, Osman

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Where is the Orma family from?

You can see how Orma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Orma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Orma families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Orma's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Orma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orma 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 Orma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Washing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orma. 50% of Orma men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orma women worked as a Washing.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Washing
    100%

What Orma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Orma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orma 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Orma. 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 12 military records available for the last name Orma. For the veterans among your Orma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orma lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Orma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Orma in 1965 was 67, and 64 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orma 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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