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Ordo Family History

Ordo 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: Orio, Orso, Ord, Ondo, Oddo, Gordon, Lord, Ford, Orton, Sorbo

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Where is the Ordo family from?

You can see how Ordo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ordo families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ordo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ordo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordo 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 Ordo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Turner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Ordo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordo 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Ordo. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ordo. For the veterans among your Ordo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Ordo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ordo in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordo 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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