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Ortwerth Family History

Ortwerth 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: Ortner, Eiswerth, Rewerts, Ortwein, Werth, Porter, Oster, Ostler

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Where is the Ortwerth family from?

You can see how Ortwerth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortwerth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortwerth families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ortwerth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ortwerth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortwerth 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 Ortwerth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortwerth. 100% of Ortwerth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ortwerth women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Ortwerth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ortwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortwerth 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ortwerth. 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 22 military records available for the last name Ortwerth. For the veterans among your Ortwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortwerth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Ortwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ortwerth in 1961 was 61, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortwerth 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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