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Ordiz Family History

Ordiz 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: Ordaz, Ortiz, Orio, Orsi, Ord, Orosz, Ori, Kriz, Orris, Cadiz

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Where is the Ordiz family from?

You can see how Ordiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ordiz family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ordiz's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ordiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ordiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ordiz. 100% of Ordiz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Ordiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordiz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ordiz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ordiz. For the veterans among your Ordiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordiz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Ordiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ordiz in 1970 was 53, and 91 in 1995.

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