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Oertelt Family History

Oertelt 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: Oertel, Bertels, Bertel, Overfelt, Ertel, Hertel, Fertel, Oertle

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Where is the Oertelt family from?

You can see how Oertelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertelt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oertelt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oertelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Oertelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oertelt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oertelt 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 Oertelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oertelt. 100% of Oertelt 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
    100%

What Oertelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Oertelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertelt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Oertelt. 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 40 military records available for the last name Oertelt. For the veterans among your Oertelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertelt lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1984, in the United States, Oertelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Oertelt in 1982 was 86, and 97 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oertelt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertelt 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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