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Orthmann Family History

Orthmann 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: Ortmann, Rehmann, Ruhmann, Othman, Portmann, Ohmann, Rathmann

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Where is the Orthmann family from?

You can see how Orthmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Orthmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Orthmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orthmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthmann 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 Orthmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orthmann. 100% of Orthmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Orthmann women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Orthmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Orthmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthmann 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Orthmann. 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 465 military records available for the last name Orthmann. For the veterans among your Orthmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orthmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orthmann in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orthmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthmann 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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