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Ordt Family History

Ordt 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: Ort, Ord, Ortt, Oldt, Ott, Lord, Ford, Mort, Port, Oest

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Where is the Ordt family from?

You can see how Ordt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ordt families living in Colorado. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ordt's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Ordt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ordt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordt 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Ordt. 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 62 military records available for the last name Ordt. For the veterans among your Ordt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordt 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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