History of your Surname
Get access to Orthmann family records.Start a free trial

Orthmann Family History

Orthmann 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: Ortmann, Rehmann, Ruhmann, Othman, Portmann, Ohmann, Rathmann

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Orthmann family from?

You can see how Orthmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Orthmann families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Orthmann's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orthmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orthmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orthmann. 100% of Orthmann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Orthmann women worked as a Housekeeper. .

View Census Data for Orthmann | Data not to scale

*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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Orthmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Orthmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Orthmann

Passenger Lists

There are 283 immigration records available for the last name Orthmann. 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.

View all Orthmann immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 465 military records available for the last name Orthmann. For the veterans among your Orthmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orthmann military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orthmann family history

Discover More

What is the average Orthmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Orthmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Orthmann in 1964 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orthmann

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orthmann family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Orthmann last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial