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Ormbsy Family History

Ormbsy 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: Ormsby, Formby, Orms, Ormes, Krebs, Hornby, Orman, Cressy, Orsi, Orso

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Where is the Ormbsy family from?

You can see how Ormbsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormbsy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ormbsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ormbsy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormbsy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ormbsy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Ormbsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormbsy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ormbsy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ormbsy. For the veterans among your Ormbsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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