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Ortegel Family History

Ortegel 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: Riegel, Orgel, Ortega, Regel, Kriegel, Kregel, Ortego, Briegel

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Where is the Ortegel family from?

You can see how Ortegel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortegel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortegel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ortegel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortegel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortegel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Ortegel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortegel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ortegel. 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 139 military records available for the last name Ortegel. For the veterans among your Ortegel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortegel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Ortegel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ortegel in 1969 was 42, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortegel 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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