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Ordes Family History

Ordes 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: Cordes, Bordes, Kordes, Orders, Ormes, Fries, Forbes, Norden, Rodes

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Where is the Ordes family from?

You can see how Ordes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Ordes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ordes families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Ordes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Ordes. 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 79 military records available for the last name Ordes. For the veterans among your Ordes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Ordes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ordes in 1977 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordes 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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