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Ornish Family History

Ornish 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: Cornish, Hornish, Krish, Onishi, Drish, Borish, Danish, Orris, Rish

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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Ornish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornish 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ornish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ornish. For the veterans among your Ornish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Ornish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ornish in 1970 was 79, and 88 in 1988.

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