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Ornales Family History

Ornales 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: Banales, Ornelas, Portales, Canales, Corrales, Pinales, Morales

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Where is the Ornales family from?

You can see how Ornales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornales family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ornales families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ornales's in USA. California had the highest population of Ornales families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Ornales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornales 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ornales. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ornales. For the veterans among your Ornales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornales lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Ornales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ornales in 1992 was 45, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornales 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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