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Orthoefer Family History

Orthoefer 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: Hoefer, Umhoefer, Ortmeier, Outhouse, Roemer, Ortner, Thorner

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Where is the Orthoefer family from?

You can see how Orthoefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthoefer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthoefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Orthoefer families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Orthoefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Orthoefer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthoefer 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 62 census records available for the last name Orthoefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthoefer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Orthoefer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Orthoefer. For the veterans among your Orthoefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthoefer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Orthoefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Orthoefer in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthoefer 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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