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Ordons Family History

Ordons 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: Gordon, Orton, Cordon, Oros, Ormond, Irons, Ardon, Brons, Bordon

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What did your Ordons ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ordons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordons 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ordons. 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 Ordons. For the veterans among your Ordons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordons lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Ordons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ordons in 1966 was 50, and 74 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordons 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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