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Origins of the Ormerod surname

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Where do most Ormerods live?

In 1921, most Ormerods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ormerods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 22,400 records for the Ormerod surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Ormerods most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ormerod first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Ormerods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ormerods in 1921
Cotton Weaver

791

Weaver Cotton

196

Weaver

138

Cotton Winder

127

Housekeeper

83

Common Male occupations for Ormerods in 1921
Cotton Weaver

425

Weaver Cotton

135

Stone Mason

132

Weaver

117

Farmer

91

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