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Ormesson Family History

Ormesson 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: Ormiston, Presson, Bresson, Musson, Preston, Bressan, Melson, Merson

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Where is the Ormesson family from?

You can see how Ormesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormesson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Ormesson family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormesson's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Ormesson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Ormesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormesson 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ormesson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ormesson. For the veterans among your Ormesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormesson lifespan?

Average Ormesson life expectancy in 1989 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormesson 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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