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Ords Family History

Ords 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: Ord, Oros, Cords, Oris, Lords, Orms, Olds, Lord, Ras, Boris

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Where is the Ords family from?

You can see how Ords families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ords family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ords families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ords family living in Arizona. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ords's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Ords families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ords 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 68 census records available for the last name Ords. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ords 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ords. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ords. For the veterans among your Ords ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ords lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Ords life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ords in 1968 was 56, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ords 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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