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Oriordan Family History

Oriordan Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Ríoghbhárdáin ‘descendant of Ríoghbhárdán’ a byname composed of the elements ríogh- ‘royal’ + a diminutive of bárd ‘bard poet’ (see Riordan).

This family is probably descended from Ríoghbhardán Ó Cearbhaill who fell in battle in 1058.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Oriordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oriordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oriordan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Oriordan families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Oriordan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Oriordan families in 1891.
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What did your Oriordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Priest was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oriordan. 100% of Oriordan men worked as a Priest.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Priest
    100%

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There are 570 military records available for the last name Oriordan. For the veterans among your Oriordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oriordan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Oriordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Oriordan in 1951 was 42, and 63 in 2004.

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