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Orthaus Family History

Orthaus 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: Althaus, Grothaus, Holthaus, Nordhaus, Korthals, Arthur, Orchard

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Where is the Orthaus family from?

You can see how Orthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Orthaus families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Orthaus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Orthaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthaus 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 Orthaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orthaus. 50% of Orthaus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Orthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthaus 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Orthaus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Orthaus. For the veterans among your Orthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthaus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Orthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Orthaus in 1969 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orthaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthaus 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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