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Orthmeyer Family History

Orthmeyer 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: Rothmeyer, Ortmeier, Altmeyer, Strohmeyer, Borgmeyer, Nordmeyer

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Where is the Orthmeyer family from?

You can see how Orthmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orthmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Orthmeyer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Orthmeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Orthmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthmeyer 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 Orthmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orthmeyer. 100% of Orthmeyer 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 Orthmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Orthmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthmeyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Orthmeyer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Orthmeyer. For the veterans among your Orthmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orthmeyer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Orthmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Orthmeyer in 1966 was 83, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orthmeyer 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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