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Ortheim Family History

Ortheim 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: Opheim, Wertheim, Borsheim, Fretheim, Norheim, Preheim, Ortwein

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Where is the Ortheim family from?

You can see how Ortheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortheim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortheim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Ortheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortheim 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ortheim. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ortheim. For the veterans among your Ortheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortheim lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Ortheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ortheim in 1973 was 78, and 81 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortheim 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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