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Ornduff Family History

Ornduff 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: Orndoff, Orndorff, Orndorf, Duff, Orloff, Orendorff, Kilduff, Tordoff

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Where is the Ornduff family from?

You can see how Ornduff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornduff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ornduff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Ornduff families living in Virginia. This was about 93% of all the recorded Ornduff's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ornduff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornduff 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 Ornduff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ornduff. 45% of Ornduff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ornduff women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ornduff were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ornduff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ornduff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornduff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ornduff. 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 201 military records available for the last name Ornduff. For the veterans among your Ornduff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornduff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Ornduff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ornduff in 1956 was 48, and 63 in 2003.

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