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Ourm Family History

Ourm 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: Ours, Hurm, Wurm, Durm, Oury, Oum, Turk, Mura, Bury, Burr

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Where is the Ourm family from?

You can see how Ourm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ourm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ourm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Ourm families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ourm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ourm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ourm 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 Ourm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ourm 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 Ourm. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ourm. For the veterans among your Ourm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ourm lifespan?

Average Ourm life expectancy in 1983 was 13 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ourm 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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