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Orteig Family History

Orteig 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: Ortega, Teig, Orten, Breig, Steig, Ortwein, Ortlip, Ortego, Ortiz

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Where is the Orteig family from?

You can see how Orteig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orteig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orteig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Orteig families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orteig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orteig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orteig 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 124 census records available for the last name Orteig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orteig 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Orteig. 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 23 military records available for the last name Orteig. For the veterans among your Orteig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orteig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Orteig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Orteig in 1960 was 38, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orteig 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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