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Ormstad Family History

Ormstad 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: Onstad, Morstad, Ramstad, Jorstad, Rostad, Olstad, Borstad, Brustad

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What did your Ormstad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucking was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ormstad. 100% of Ormstad men worked as a Trucking.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Trucking
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ormstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormstad 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ormstad. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ormstad. For the veterans among your Ormstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormstad lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Ormstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ormstad in 1979 was 67, and 80 in 1980.

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