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Ortler Family History

Ortler Surname 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: Ostler, Ortner, Outler, Porter, Oster, Butler, Otter, Oyler, Ohler

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Where is the Ortler family from?

You can see how Ortler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Ortler families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Ortler families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortler's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Ortler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Ortler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Ortler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Ortler. For the veterans among your Ortler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ortler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ortler in 1970 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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