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Ortlieb Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ort ‘point’ (of a weapon) + lieb ‘dear’ or lif ‘life body’.

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


Similar surnames: Hartlieb, Ortloff, Stieb, Lieb, Gottlieb, Ostler, Ortner, Bortle

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Where is the Ortlieb family from?

You can see how Ortlieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortlieb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortlieb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Ortlieb families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Ortlieb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ortlieb families in 1891.
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What did your Ortlieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ortlieb. 100% of Ortlieb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ortlieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortlieb 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Ortlieb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Ortlieb. For the veterans among your Ortlieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortlieb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ortlieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ortlieb in 1958 was 62, and 70 in 2004.

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