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Ordeneaux Family History

Ordeneaux 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: Arceneaux, Reneau, Bordeaux, Dedeaux, Deneau, Arseneau, Bordeleau

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Where is the Ordeneaux family from?

You can see how Ordeneaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordeneaux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordeneaux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ordeneaux families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordeneaux's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Ordeneaux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordeneaux 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 Ordeneaux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ordeneaux. 100% of Ordeneaux men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Ordeneaux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Ordeneaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordeneaux 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ordeneaux. 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 43 military records available for the last name Ordeneaux. For the veterans among your Ordeneaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordeneaux lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Ordeneaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ordeneaux in 1959 was 34, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ordeneaux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordeneaux 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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