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Oertli Family History

Oertli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Oertel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oertli family from?

You can see how Oertli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oertli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Oertli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Oertli families living in Wisconsin. This was about 54% of all the recorded Oertli's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Oertli families in 1880.
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What did your Oertli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oertli. 45% of Oertli men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Oertli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Oertli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oertli 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Oertli. 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 203 military records available for the last name Oertli. For the veterans among your Oertli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oertli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Oertli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oertli in 1959 was 37, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oertli 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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