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Ortlip Family History

Ortlip Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Ortlipp or of its much more common variant Ortlieb.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ortlip family from?

You can see how Ortlip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortlip family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ortlip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ortlip families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortlip's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ortlip families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortlip 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 Ortlip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortlip. 43% of Ortlip men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ortlip women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ortlip were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ortlip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortlip 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Ortlip. 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 428 military records available for the last name Ortlip. For the veterans among your Ortlip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortlip lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ortlip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ortlip in 1963 was 72, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortlip 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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