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Ortwine Family History

Ortwine 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: Arnwine, Ortwein, Twine, Antwine, Erwine, Arwine, Litwin, Orton

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Where is the Ortwine family from?

You can see how Ortwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ortwine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ortwine family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortwine's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ortwine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortwine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ortwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortwine. 50% of Ortwine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ortwine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ortwine were Radiator and Assembler. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Helper
    17%
  • Radiator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%
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Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Ortwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortwine 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ortwine. 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 100 military records available for the last name Ortwine. For the veterans among your Ortwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortwine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ortwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ortwine in 1967 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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