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Oertlin Family History

Oertlin Surname 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: Oertli, Berlin, Merlin, Serlin, Perlin, Zeitlin, Certain, Vertin

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Where is the Oertlin family from?

You can see how Oertlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oertlin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oertlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oertlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oertlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Oertlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertlin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Oertlin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Oertlin. For the veterans among your Oertlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertlin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Oertlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oertlin in 1978 was 84, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertlin 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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