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Ornelas Name Meaning

Portuguese: from a misinterpretation (as d’Ornelas) of Dornelas, a habitational name from any of several places called Dornelas, from the plural diminutive of dorna ‘vat’, ‘tub’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ruelas, Orrell, Fornes, Urness, Ruedas, Ornellas, Banegas, Orleans

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Ornelas Family Origin

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Ornelas Family Occupations

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  • Farmer

    75%

  • Mexican Consul

    25%

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In 1880, the most common Ornelas occupation in the USA was Farmer. 75% of Ornelas's were Farmers. Farmer and Mexican Consul were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Ornelas.

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Ornelas Life Expectancy

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