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Ordrop Family History

Ordrop 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: Wardrop, Drop, Gordon, Orton, Prokop, Orio, Orr, Oriol, Orso, Cordon

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Where is the Ordrop family from?

You can see how Ordrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordrop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ordrop families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ordrop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ordrop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ordrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordrop 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Ordrop. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ordrop. For the veterans among your Ordrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordrop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Ordrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ordrop in 1970 was 79, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordrop 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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