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Oehrtman Family History

Oehrtman 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: Wertman, Behrman, Ortman, Bertman, Ehrman, Lehrman, Gehrman, Fehrman

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Where is the Oehrtman family from?

You can see how Oehrtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oehrtman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Oehrtman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Oehrtman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oehrtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oehrtman 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 Oehrtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oehrtman. 100% of Oehrtman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Oehrtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Oehrtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oehrtman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oehrtman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Oehrtman. For the veterans among your Oehrtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oehrtman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Oehrtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Oehrtman in 1966 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oehrtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oehrtman 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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