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Ordyne Family History

Ordyne 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: Ordoyne, Cordone, Bryne, Crayne, Ordner, Opdyke, Orduna, Rhyne

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Where is the Ordyne family from?

You can see how Ordyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordyne family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Ordyne families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordyne's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Ordyne families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordyne 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 22 census records available for the last name Ordyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordyne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ordyne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ordyne. For the veterans among your Ordyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordyne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Ordyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ordyne in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordyne 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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