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Ordey Family History

Ordey 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: Orey, Rey, Torney, Norden, Oder, Dorney, Oren, Morley, Ore, Arney

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Ordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ordey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ordey. For the veterans among your Ordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ordey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ordey in 1972 was 54, and 85 in 2003.

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