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Orden Family History

Orden 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: Norden, Oren, Arden, Oden, Olden, Worden, Orten, Morden, Borden

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Where is the Orden family from?

You can see how Orden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Orden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Orden families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Orden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Orden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orden 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 Orden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orden. 24% of Orden men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Orden women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orden were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Orden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Orden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Orden. 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 36,000 military records available for the last name Orden. For the veterans among your Orden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orden lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Orden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Orden in 1951 was 36, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orden 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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