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Orthman Family History

Orthman 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: Othman, Ortman, Worthman, Forthman, Rahman, Rothman, Orman, Wortman

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Where is the Orthman family from?

You can see how Orthman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Orthman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Orthman families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Orthman's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Orthman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthman 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 Orthman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orthman. 35% of Orthman 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Orthman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Orthman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthman 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Orthman. 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 181 military records available for the last name Orthman. For the veterans among your Orthman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orthman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orthman in 1964 was 64, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orthman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthman 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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