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Ordy Family History

Ordy 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: Ory, Ord, Yordy, Gordy, Orey, Oddy, Cordy, Lord, Ford, Gray

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Where is the Ordy family from?

You can see how Ordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ordy families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ordy family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ordy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordy 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 77 census records available for the last name Ordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordy 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Ordy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ordy. For the veterans among your Ordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Ordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ordy in 1972 was 56, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordy 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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