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Ortenberg Family History

Ortenberg 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: Osterberg, Rutenberg, Stenberg, Norenberg, Rotenberg, Renberg

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Where is the Ortenberg family from?

You can see how Ortenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ortenberg families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Ortenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Ortenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ortenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortenberg 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 Ortenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortenberg. 100% of Ortenberg men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ortenberg women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Ortenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Ortenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortenberg 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Ortenberg. 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 60 military records available for the last name Ortenberg. For the veterans among your Ortenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ortenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ortenberg in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortenberg 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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