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Ormay Family History

Ormay 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, May, Norman, Omar, Gray, Ray, Osman, Organ, Gorman, Forman

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Where is the Ormay family from?

You can see how Ormay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ormay family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ormay's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ormay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Ormay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormay 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Ormay. 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 83 military records available for the last name Ormay. For the veterans among your Ormay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormay lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ormay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ormay in 1954 was 44, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ormay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormay 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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