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Ormerod Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Ormerod in Cliviger (Lancashire). The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Ormr or Ormarr + Old English rod ‘clearing’.

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


Similar surnames: Orme, Dormer, Osmer, Armwood, Herod, Wormwood, Otero, Armer, Norrod

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Where is the Ormerod family from?

You can see how Ormerod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ormerod family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Ormerod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 48 Ormerod families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Ormerod's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ormerod families in 1911.
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What did your Ormerod ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ormerod. 20% of Ormerod men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Electrician
    14%
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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Ormerod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ormerod 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ormerod. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Ormerod. For the veterans among your Ormerod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ormerod lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ormerod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ormerod in 1953 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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