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Ornickshanks Family History

Ornickshanks 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: Cruickshank, Cruikshank, Crookshanks, Crookshank, Brickman, Erickson

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Where is the Ornickshanks family from?

You can see how Ornickshanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornickshanks family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Ornickshanks families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornickshanks's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ornickshanks families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Ornickshanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornickshanks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ornickshanks. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ornickshanks. For the veterans among your Ornickshanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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