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Ortolf Family History

Ortolf 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: Orton, Rolf, Oriol, Orloff, Ortloff, Ortel, Wolf, Toll, Ort, Orio

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Where is the Ortolf family from?

You can see how Ortolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ortolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ortolf families living in Washington. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ortolf's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Ortolf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortolf 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 Ortolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortolf. 50% of Ortolf men worked as an Owner and 100% of Ortolf women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Ortolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Ortolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortolf 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Ortolf. 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 187 military records available for the last name Ortolf. For the veterans among your Ortolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ortolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ortolf in 1962 was 72, and 105 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortolf 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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