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Ordez Family History

Ordez 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: Ordaz, Ortez, Norden, Oder, Oren, Ore, Ord, Orosz, Cordes, Orel

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Where is the Ordez family from?

You can see how Ordez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ordez family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ordez's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Ordez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordez 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 Ordez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ordez. 100% of Ordez 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%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Ordez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordez 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ordez. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ordez. For the veterans among your Ordez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Ordez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ordez in 1968 was 38, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordez 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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