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Orner Family History

Orner Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Arner.

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


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Where is the Orner family from?

You can see how Orner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Orner families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Orner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Orner families in 1911.
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What did your Orner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orner. 27% of Orner men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Orner women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orner were Farming and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Servant
    11%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Orner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orner 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Orner. 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 Orner. For the veterans among your Orner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orner lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Orner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orner in 1946 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orner 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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