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Ortmall Family History

Ortmall 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, Ortman, Orman, Cornwall, Nuttall, Orrell, Wortman, Southall

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Where is the Ortmall family from?

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

There are 10 census records available for the last name Ortmall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortmall 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 Ortmall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ortmall. For the veterans among your Ortmall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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