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Ordin Family History

Ordin 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: Nordin, Orkin, Orvin, Orlin, Orbin, Gordin, Gordon, Orton, Drain

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Where is the Ordin family from?

You can see how Ordin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Ordin families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ordin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Ordin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Ordin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ordin. For the veterans among your Ordin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ordin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ordin in 1967 was 76, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordin 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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