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Ormaby Family History

Ormaby 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: Raby, Ormsby, May, Gray, Ray, Crabb, Barnaby, Orman, Drab, Raba

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Where is the Ormaby family from?

You can see how Ormaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormaby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ormaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ormaby families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ormaby's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Ormaby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Ormaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormaby 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ormaby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ormaby. For the veterans among your Ormaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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