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Oehrtmann Family History

Oehrtmann 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: Ehrmann, Lehrmann, Behrmann, Ortmann, Wehrmann, Fehrmann, Oestmann

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Where is the Oehrtmann family from?

You can see how Oehrtmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrtmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oehrtmann family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehrtmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Oehrtmann families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Oehrtmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrtmann 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Oehrtmann. 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 9 military records available for the last name Oehrtmann. For the veterans among your Oehrtmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrtmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Oehrtmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Oehrtmann in 1970 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehrtmann 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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