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Ormistion Family History

Ormistion 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, Kriston, Edmiston, Wriston, Orrison, Humiston, Royston

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Where is the Ormistion family from?

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

There are 2 census records available for the last name Ormistion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormistion 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ormistion. 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 Ormistion. For the veterans among your Ormistion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormistion lifespan?

Average Ormistion life expectancy in 1988 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormistion 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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