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Orttenburger Family History

Orttenburger 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: Wattenbarger, Altenburger, Miltenberger, Greenberger, Wertenberger

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Where is the Orttenburger family from?

You can see how Orttenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orttenburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orttenburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Orttenburger families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Orttenburger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Orttenburger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Orttenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orttenburger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Orttenburger. 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 39 military records available for the last name Orttenburger. For the veterans among your Orttenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orttenburger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1981, in the United States, Orttenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Orttenburger in 1968 was 91, and 69 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orttenburger 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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