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Ortgiesen Family History

Ortgiesen 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: Giesen, Riesen, Mathiesen, Ottesen, Driesen, Thiesen, Friesen, Giesel

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Where is the Ortgiesen family from?

You can see how Ortgiesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortgiesen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortgiesen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Ortgiesen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortgiesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortgiesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortgiesen 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 Ortgiesen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    25%

What Ortgiesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Ortgiesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortgiesen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ortgiesen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ortgiesen. For the veterans among your Ortgiesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortgiesen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Ortgiesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ortgiesen in 1958 was 64, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortgiesen 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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