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Ordell Family History

Ordell 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: Orrell, Odell, Cordell, Nordell, Orell, Ardell, Wordell, Oswell

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Where is the Ordell family from?

You can see how Ordell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ordell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ordell families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ordell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ordell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ordell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ordell. 67% of Ordell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ordell women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Ordell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordell 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Ordell. 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 149 military records available for the last name Ordell. For the veterans among your Ordell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Ordell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ordell in 1973 was 73, and 28 in 2004.

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