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Ormstead Family History

Ormstead 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: Olmstead, Armstead, Umstead, Bumstead, Grimstead, Armistead, Olmsted

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Where is the Ormstead family from?

You can see how Ormstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ormstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ormstead families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ormstead's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ormstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ormstead 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 Ormstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ormstead. 100% of Ormstead men worked as a Civil Servant.

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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

  • Civil Servant
    100%

What Ormstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Ormstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormstead 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Ormstead. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ormstead. For the veterans among your Ormstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormstead lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Ormstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ormstead in 1960 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ormstead

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ormstead 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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