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Ortsman Family History

Ortsman 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: Ortman, Osman, Rosman, Orman, Wortman, Portman, Oatman, Horsman

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Where is the Ortsman family from?

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

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ortsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortsman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Ortsman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ortsman. For the veterans among your Ortsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortsman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Ortsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ortsman in 1971 was 77, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortsman 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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