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Orme Family History

Orme Name Meaning

English (Midlands): from the Middle English personal name Orm (Old Norse Ormr from ormr ‘snake’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Forge, Ore, Force, Orne, Arne, Dormer, Brue, Gorse, Borne, Roe

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Where is the Orme family from?

You can see how Orme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 48 Orme families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Orme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Orme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orme ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Orme. 37% of Orme men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Orme women worked as a Nurse. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Orme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orme 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Orme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Orme. For the veterans among your Orme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orme lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Orme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Orme in 1944 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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