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Orms Family History

Orms Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ormes.

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


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Where is the Orms family from?

You can see how Orms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Orms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Orms families living in Derbyshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Orms's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Orms families in 1891.
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What did your Orms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orms. 25% of Orms men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Orms women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orms were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orms 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Orms. 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 891 military records available for the last name Orms. For the veterans among your Orms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orms lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Orms in 1964 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orms 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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