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Ortkiese Family History

Ortkiese 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: Ortlieb, Cortese, Briese, Griese, Friese, Kriese, Riese, Ortis, Fries

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Where is the Ortkiese family from?

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

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ortkiese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortkiese 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ortkiese. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ortkiese. For the veterans among your Ortkiese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortkiese lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Ortkiese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Ortkiese in 1966 was 89, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortkiese 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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