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Ordian Family History

Ordian 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: Organ, Jordan, Orman, Brian, Orban, Lordan, Nordin, Orkin, Orians

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Where is the Ordian family from?

You can see how Ordian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordian family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Ordian family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordian's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ordian families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordian 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 45 census records available for the last name Ordian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ordian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Ordian. For the veterans among your Ordian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Ordian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ordian in 1973 was 65, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordian 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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