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Rordam Family History

Rordam 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: Jordan, Korda, Roda, Corda, Ronda, Rodas, Riordan, Fordham, Bordas

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Where is the Rordam family from?

You can see how Rordam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rordam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rordam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Rordam families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rordam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rordam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rordam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rordam 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Rordam. 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 24 military records available for the last name Rordam. For the veterans among your Rordam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rordam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Rordam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rordam in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rordam 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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