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Ordener Family History

Ordener 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: Ordner, Cordner, Ortner, Gardener, Greener, Bordner, Ordonez, Gordner

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Where is the Ordener family from?

You can see how Ordener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ordener families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ordener's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ordener families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Ordener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordener 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ordener. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ordener. For the veterans among your Ordener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordener lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1997, in the United States, Ordener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ordener in 1949 was 24, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordener 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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