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Ortowski Family History

Ortowski 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: Orlowski, Borowski, Ostrowski, Borkowski, Osowski, Witowski, Olkowski

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Where is the Ortowski family from?

You can see how Ortowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ortowski families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Ortowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ortowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortowski. 34% of Ortowski men worked as a Finisher. .

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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

  • Finisher
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    34%
  • Moulder
    34%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Ortowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortowski 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ortowski. 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 66 military records available for the last name Ortowski. For the veterans among your Ortowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortowski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ortowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ortowski in 1967 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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