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Ortleib Family History

Ortleib 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, Ortwein, Ortlip, Ostler, Leib, Wortley, Ortner, Ortega

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Where is the Ortleib family from?

You can see how Ortleib families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortleib family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortleib families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Ortleib families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Ortleib's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Ortleib families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Ortleib. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortleib 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Ortleib. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ortleib. For the veterans among your Ortleib ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortleib lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Ortleib life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ortleib in 1978 was 19, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortleib 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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