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Ortgier Family History

Ortgier 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: Portier, Ortner, Mortier, Ogier, Origer, Fortier, Ortlieb, Ortmeier

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Where is the Ortgier family from?

You can see how Ortgier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortgier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortgier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Ortgier families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortgier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortgier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Ortgier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortgier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ortgier. 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 17 military records available for the last name Ortgier. For the veterans among your Ortgier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortgier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ortgier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ortgier in 1968 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortgier 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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