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Ortelle Family History

Ortelle 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: Orrell, Portella, Bortell, Mortell, Stelle, Portell, Boutelle

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Where is the Ortelle family from?

You can see how Ortelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ortelle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortelle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ortelle families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Ortelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortelle 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ortelle. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ortelle. For the veterans among your Ortelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortelle lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ortelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ortelle in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortelle 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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