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Orentzel Family History

Orentzel 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: Rentzel, Frentzel, Reitzel, Reutzel, Wentzel, Oetzel, Lorentzen

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Where is the Orentzel family from?

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

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orentzel. 100% of Orentzel men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Orentzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Orentzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orentzel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Orentzel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Orentzel. For the veterans among your Orentzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orentzel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Orentzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Orentzel in 1977 was 83, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orentzel 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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