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Ortenblad Family History

Ortenblad 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: Portella, Greenland, Ortega, Orten, Stensland, Ornelas, Tremblay

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Where is the Ortenblad family from?

You can see how Ortenblad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortenblad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortenblad family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortenblad's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Ortenblad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortenblad 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 126 census records available for the last name Ortenblad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortenblad 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Ortenblad. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ortenblad. For the veterans among your Ortenblad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortenblad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Ortenblad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ortenblad in 1957 was 30, and 97 in 2004.

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