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Reordan Family History

Reordan 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: Riordan, Jordan, Lordan, Roorda, Roldan, Gordan, Mordan, Nordan

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Where is the Reordan family from?

You can see how Reordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reordan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Reordan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Reordan family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Reordan's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Reordan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reordan 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 Reordan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reordan. 37% of Reordan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reordan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reordan were Accountant and Maid.

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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
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Fireman
    10%
  • Accountant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reordan 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Reordan. 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 197 military records available for the last name Reordan. For the veterans among your Reordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reordan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Reordan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Reordan in 1971 was 82, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reordan 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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