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Ornis Family History

Ornis 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: Orris, Oris, Orvis, Ortis, Reis, Boris, Morris, Orio, Danis, Gornik

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Where is the Ornis family from?

You can see how Ornis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornis family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ornis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ornis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ornis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Ornis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ornis. 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 Ornis. For the veterans among your Ornis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornis lifespan?

Average Ornis life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornis 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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