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Ormsbee Family History

Ormsbee Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ormsby.

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


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Where is the Ormsbee family from?

You can see how Ormsbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormsbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ormsbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Ormsbee families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormsbee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ormsbee families in 1891.
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What did your Ormsbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ormsbee. 24% of Ormsbee men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Ormsbee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ormsbee were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    42%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ormsbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormsbee 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Ormsbee. 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 Ormsbee. For the veterans among your Ormsbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormsbee lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ormsbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ormsbee in 1950 was 81, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormsbee 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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