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Ormshaw Family History

Ormshaw Surname Meaning

see Ormesher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ormshaw family from?

You can see how Ormshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ormshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ormshaw families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ormshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ormshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Ormshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ormshaw. 100% of Ormshaw men worked as a Builders Labourer and 89% of Ormshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cotton Spinner
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Ormshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 844 census records available for the last name Ormshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormshaw 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ormshaw. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ormshaw. For the veterans among your Ormshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormshaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Ormshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ormshaw in 1966 was 77, and 96 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormshaw 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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