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Orthan Family History

Orthan 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: Ortman, Worthan, Orton, Organ, Orman, Wortman, Nathan, Portman

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Where is the Orthan family from?

You can see how Orthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Orthan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Orthan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orthan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthan 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 Orthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orthan. 100% of Orthan men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Orthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orthan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orthan. For the veterans among your Orthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orthan

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