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Ortwein Family History

Ortwein Name Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ortwin composed of the elements ord ‘point (of a weapon)’ + wine ‘friend’.

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


Similar surnames: Gutwein, Ellwein, Litwin, Wein, Trautwein, Thein, Osten, Oetken

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Where is the Ortwein family from?

You can see how Ortwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortwein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Ortwein families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ortwein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ortwein families in 1880.
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What did your Ortwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortwein. 38% of Ortwein men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Ortwein women worked as a Coner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ortwein were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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
    38%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Stone Mason
    11%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coner
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ortwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortwein 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Ortwein. 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 804 military records available for the last name Ortwein. For the veterans among your Ortwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortwein lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ortwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ortwein in 1941 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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