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Ortwein Family History

Ortwein Surname Meaning

South German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ortwin composed of the elements ord ‘point (of a weapon)’ + wine ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Ortwein family from?

You can see how Ortwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortwein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Ortwein families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ortwein's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ortwein families in 1911.
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What did your Ortwein ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ortwein. 56% of Ortwein 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Butcher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ortwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortwein 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Ortwein. 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 804 military records available for the last name Ortwein. For the veterans among your Ortwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortwein lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Ortwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ortwein in 1941 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortwein 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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