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Ormerod Family History

Ormerod Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Ormerod in Cliviger (Lancashire).

The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Ormr or Ormarr + Old English rod ‘clearing’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ormerod family from?

You can see how Ormerod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormerod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ormerod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,311 Ormerod families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ormerod's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ormerod families in 1891.
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What did your Ormerod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ormerod. 21% of Ormerod men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 63% of Ormerod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ormerod were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    21%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Ormerod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormerod 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ormerod. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ormerod. For the veterans among your Ormerod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormerod lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ormerod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ormerod in 1953 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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