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Orteg Family History

Orteg 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: Ortega, Orten, Ortego, Ortez, Ortel, Porter, Oster, Orton, Otter, Ort

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Where is the Orteg family from?

You can see how Orteg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orteg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Orteg families living in Oklahoma. This was about 57% of all the recorded Orteg's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Orteg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orteg 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 Orteg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orteg. 58% of Orteg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orteg women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Orteg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Orteg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orteg 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Orteg. 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 45 military records available for the last name Orteg. For the veterans among your Orteg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orteg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Orteg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orteg in 1969 was 72, and 94 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orteg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orteg 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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