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Ornelas Family History

Ornelas Surname Meaning

Portuguese: altered form of Dornelas (by its misinterpretation as d'Ornelas) a habitational name from any of several places called Dornelas.

It originates from the plural diminutive of dorna ‘vat tub’.

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


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Where is the Ornelas family from?

You can see how Ornelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornelas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ornelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Ornelas families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ornelas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ornelas families in 1880.
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What did your Ornelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ornelas. 59% of Ornelas men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Ornelas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ornelas were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ornelas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ornelas. For the veterans among your Ornelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornelas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ornelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Ornelas in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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