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Ordorff Family History

Ordorff 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: Orndorff, Orloff, Orendorff, Tordoff, Overdorff, Orndoff, Orndorf

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Where is the Ordorff family from?

You can see how Ordorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordorff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordorff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ordorff families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordorff's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ordorff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordorff 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 Ordorff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ordorff. 82% of Ordorff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Farm Labor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Ordorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordorff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ordorff. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ordorff. For the veterans among your Ordorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordorff lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Ordorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ordorff in 1946 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordorff 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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