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Ortscheid Family History

Ortscheid 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: Olmscheid, Scheid, Linscheid, Larscheid, Umscheid, Eischeid, Orchard

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Where is the Ortscheid family from?

You can see how Ortscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortscheid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortscheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Ortscheid families living in Illinois. This was about 61% of all the recorded Ortscheid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortscheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortscheid 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 Ortscheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortscheid. 100% of Ortscheid men worked as a Helper and 100% of Ortscheid women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ortscheid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Ortscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortscheid 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ortscheid. 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 82 military records available for the last name Ortscheid. For the veterans among your Ortscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortscheid lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ortscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ortscheid in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortscheid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortscheid 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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