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Ohrtland Family History

Ohrtland 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: Hartland, Ohland, Hetland, Outland, Gartland, Orland, Courtland

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Where is the Ohrtland family from?

You can see how Ohrtland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrtland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohrtland family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ohrtland's in USA. California had the highest population of Ohrtland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrtland 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 26 census records available for the last name Ohrtland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrtland 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ohrtland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ohrtland. For the veterans among your Ohrtland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrtland lifespan?

Average Ohrtland life expectancy in 1980 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrtland 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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