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Ormins Family History

Ormins 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, Prins, Ormond, Omans, Orris, Corkins, Ermis, Dorminy, Orkin

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Ormins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormins 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

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Ormins. For the veterans among your Ormins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ormins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ormins in 1975 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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