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Ornst Family History

Ornst 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: Ernst, Arnst, Brust, Kunst, Ort, Oest, Borst, Ernest, Rust, Ost

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Where is the Ornst family from?

You can see how Ornst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ornst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ornst family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ornst's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ornst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ornst 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 118 census records available for the last name Ornst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ornst 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 Ornst. 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 120 military records available for the last name Ornst. For the veterans among your Ornst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ornst lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Ornst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ornst in 1976 was 77, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ornst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ornst 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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