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Ortenburger Family History

Ortenburger 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: Altenburger, Greenberger, Wertenberger, Freiburger, Offenberger

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Where is the Ortenburger family from?

You can see how Ortenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortenburger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ortenburger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortenburger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ortenburger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortenburger 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 42 census records available for the last name Ortenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortenburger 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ortenburger. 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 41 military records available for the last name Ortenburger. For the veterans among your Ortenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortenburger lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Ortenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ortenburger in 1976 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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