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Ortel Family History

Ortel Surname Meaning

German (Örtel): variant of Ertel.

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


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Where is the Ortel family from?

You can see how Ortel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Ortel families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Ortel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ortel families in 1880.
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What did your Ortel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortel. 50% of Ortel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Ortel women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ortel were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Ortel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ortel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortel 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Ortel. 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 894 military records available for the last name Ortel. For the veterans among your Ortel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ortel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ortel in 1962 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortel 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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