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Orthe Family History

Orthe 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: Orth, Orton, Ort, North, Korte, Ore, Worth, Ortner, Corte, Forte

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Where is the Orthe family from?

You can see how Orthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Orthe families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orthe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orthe families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Orthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthe 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Orthe. 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 9 military records available for the last name Orthe. For the veterans among your Orthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthe lifespan?

Average Orthe life expectancy in 1970 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthe 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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