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Orminski Family History

Orminski 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: Kaminski, Osmanski, Dominski, Kozminski, Osinski, Olinski, Suminski

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Where is the Orminski family from?

You can see how Orminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orminski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Orminski families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Orminski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orminski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orminski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glove Turner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orminski. 100% of Orminski women worked as a Glove Turner.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Glove Turner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Orminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orminski 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Orminski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Orminski. For the veterans among your Orminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orminski lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Orminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orminski in 1976 was 77, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orminski 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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