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Ohrtman Family History

Ohrtman 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: Ortman, Orman, Hetman, Wortman, Kohrman, Portman, Oatman, Hartman

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Where is the Ohrtman family from?

You can see how Ohrtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ohrtman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ohrtman family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ohrtman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Ohrtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ohrtman 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 Ohrtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ohrtman. 100% of Ohrtman men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Ohrtman women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ohrtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Ohrtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ohrtman 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Ohrtman. 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 77 military records available for the last name Ohrtman. For the veterans among your Ohrtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ohrtman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ohrtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ohrtman in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ohrtman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ohrtman 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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