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Ordean Family History

Ordean Name 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: O'dean, Dean, Organ, Norden, Jordan, Oren, Orman, Arden, Oden, Olden

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Where is the Ordean family from?

You can see how Ordean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordean family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ordean families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ordean's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ordean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ordean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ordean. 50% of Ordean men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Ordean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordean 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ordean. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 42 military records available for the last name Ordean. For the veterans among your Ordean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordean lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ordean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ordean in 1969 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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