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Ordonia Family History

Ordonia 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: Madonia, Orduna, Ordonez, Orona, Gordon, Orton, Corona, Cordon

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Where is the Ordonia family from?

You can see how Ordonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ordonia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ordonia families living in New Mexico. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ordonia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Ordonia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ordonia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ordonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ordonia. 50% of Ordonia men worked as a Cook and 100% of Ordonia women worked as a Saleswoman. .

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Ordonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ordonia 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Ordonia. 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 76 military records available for the last name Ordonia. For the veterans among your Ordonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ordonia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ordonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ordonia in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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