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Ortlund Family History

Ortlund 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: Ostlund, Outland, Orland, Oslund, Olund, Nordlund, Ohlund, Forslund

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Where is the Ortlund family from?

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

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortlund. 100% of Ortlund women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Ortlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortlund 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Ortlund. 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 32 military records available for the last name Ortlund. For the veterans among your Ortlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortlund lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ortlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ortlund in 1962 was 71, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortlund 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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