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Oertle Family History

Oertle Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: variant of Oertel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oertle family from?

You can see how Oertle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oertle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Oertle families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Oertle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oertle families in 1880.
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What did your Oertle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oertle. 25% of Oertle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Oertle women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oertle were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Oertle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oertle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertle 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Oertle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 500 military records available for the last name Oertle. For the veterans among your Oertle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertle lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Oertle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Oertle in 1945 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertle ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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