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Ordens Family History

Ordens 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: Orders, Norden, Oren, Ovens, Torrens, Cordes, Arden, Oden, Olden

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Where is the Ordens family from?

You can see how Ordens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ordens families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ordens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordens 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 Ordens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ordens. 59% of Ordens men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ordens women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Ordens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Ordens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordens 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 Ordens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ordens. For the veterans among your Ordens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Ordens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ordens in 1973 was 81, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordens 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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