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Ormes Family History

Ormes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Orme with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Ormes family from?

You can see how Ormes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ormes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Ormes families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Ormes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ormes families in 1891.
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What did your Ormes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ormes. 34% of Ormes men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Ormes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ormes were Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Unemployed
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Ormes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormes 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Ormes. 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 961 military records available for the last name Ormes. For the veterans among your Ormes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Ormes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ormes in 1949 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormes 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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