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Ortzman Family History

Ortzman 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: Ortman, Krizman, Orman, Wortman, Rozman, Portman, Oatman, Kritzman

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Where is the Ortzman family from?

You can see how Ortzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortzman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortzman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortzman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Ortzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortzman 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 53 census records available for the last name Ortzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortzman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Ortzman. 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 Ortzman. For the veterans among your Ortzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortzman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ortzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ortzman in 1970 was 51, and 61 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortzman 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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