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Ortung Family History

Ortung 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: Ortuno, Orton, Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Orten, Hartung, Orduna

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Where is the Ortung family from?

You can see how Ortung families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortung family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortung families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ortung families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ortung's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ortung families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Ortung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortung 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ortung. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ortung. For the veterans among your Ortung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortung lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Ortung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ortung in 1974 was 76, and 59 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortung 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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