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Ornalas Family History

Ornalas 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: Ornelas, Ornellas, Naas, Salas, Navas, Balas, Ojala, Banales, Arbanas

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Where is the Ornalas family from?

You can see how Ornalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ornalas family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ornalas's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Ornalas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ornalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornalas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ornalas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ornalas. For the veterans among your Ornalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornalas lifespan?

Average Ornalas life expectancy in 1963 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornalas 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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