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Ortegren Family History

Ortegren Name 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: Ostergren, Ortegon, Ortega, Regen, Orten, Osteen, Mortensen, Ortego

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Where is the Ortegren family from?

You can see how Ortegren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortegren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortegren families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortegren's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Ortegren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortegren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortegren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortegren. 100% of Ortegren men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Ortegren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortegren 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Ortegren. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Ortegren. For the veterans among your Ortegren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortegren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ortegren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ortegren in 1962 was 73, and 95 in 2002.

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