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Oertwig Family History

Oertwig 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: Hertwig, Fertig, Hartwig, Herwig, Nentwig, Gerwig, Hertig, Oertli

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Where is the Oertwig family from?

You can see how Oertwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertwig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Oertwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Oertwig families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Oertwig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Oertwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oertwig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oertwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oertwig. 60% of Oertwig men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Oertwig women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oertwig were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Oertwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Oertwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertwig 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Oertwig. 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 156 military records available for the last name Oertwig. For the veterans among your Oertwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertwig lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Oertwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oertwig in 1958 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oertwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertwig 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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