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Ornoff Family History

Ornoff 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: Orloff, Fornoff, Orndoff, Danoff, Granoff, Tarnoff, Boroff, Janoff

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Where is the Ornoff family from?

You can see how Ornoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ornoff family living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ornoff's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Ornoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornoff 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 Ornoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ornoff. 50% of Ornoff men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ornoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ornoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornoff 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Ornoff. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ornoff. For the veterans among your Ornoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornoff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ornoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ornoff in 1961 was 61, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornoff 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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