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Ordowski Family History

Ordowski 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: Orlowski, Borowski, Sadowski, Borkowski, Osowski, Ogrodowski

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Where is the Ordowski family from?

You can see how Ordowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ordowski family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ordowski's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Ordowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordowski 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 119 census records available for the last name Ordowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordowski 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ordowski. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ordowski. For the veterans among your Ordowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Ordowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ordowski in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ordowski 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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