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Gortez Family History

Gortez 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: Gorter, Ortez, Cortez, Porter, Garten, Goates, Korte, Goltz, Gore

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Where is the Gortez family from?

You can see how Gortez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gortez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gortez family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Gortez's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Gortez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gortez surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Gortez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gortez 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Gortez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Gortez. For the veterans among your Gortez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gortez lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Gortez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gortez in 1968 was 68, and 75 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gortez 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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