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Ortelt Family History

Ortelt 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: Ortel, Orrell, Orel, Orgel, Ortega, Bortell, Orten, Mortell, Portell

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Where is the Ortelt family from?

You can see how Ortelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortelt family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ortelt's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Ortelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortelt 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 Ortelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortelt. 50% of Ortelt men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ortelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Ortelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortelt 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Ortelt. 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 42 military records available for the last name Ortelt. For the veterans among your Ortelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ortelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ortelt in 1966 was 53, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortelt 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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