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Ordelt Family History

Ordelt 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, Orel, Odell, Orgel, Cordell, Nordell, Orell, Orzel, Ardell

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Where is the Ordelt family from?

You can see how Ordelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ordelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ordelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ordelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ordelt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ordelt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Ordelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordelt 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ordelt. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ordelt. For the veterans among your Ordelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordelt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Ordelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ordelt in 1980 was 77, and 85 in 1996.

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