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Ordel Family History

Ordel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Orel, Orgel, Orzel, Ortel, Borel, Norden, Oder, Oren, Ore, Godel

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Where is the Ordel family from?

You can see how Ordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Ordel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ordel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ordel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ordel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ordel. 50% of Ordel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ordel women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ordel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Ordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordel 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ordel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 205 military records available for the last name Ordel. For the veterans among your Ordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ordel in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordel 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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