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Ortwig Family History

Ortwig 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: Orwig, Hartwig, Ortwein, Ortlip, Ortiz, Hertwig, Ortis, Litwin, Orton

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Where is the Ortwig family from?

You can see how Ortwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortwig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ortwig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Ortwig families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ortwig's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortwig 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 Ortwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortwig. 34% of Ortwig men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Ortwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Ortwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortwig 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ortwig. 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 47 military records available for the last name Ortwig. For the veterans among your Ortwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortwig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ortwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ortwig in 1966 was 68, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortwig 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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