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Orn Family History

Orn Surname Meaning

Swedish (Örn): ornamental name from örn ‘eagle’.

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


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Where is the Orn family from?

You can see how Orn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Orn family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orn's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Orn families in 1891.
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What did your Orn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orn. 30% of Orn men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Orn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orn were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Orn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orn. 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 508 military records available for the last name Orn. For the veterans among your Orn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Orn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Orn in 1962 was 74, and 89 in 2003.

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