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Ortelli Family History

Ortelli 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: Portelli, Orrell, Portella, Bortell, Mortell, Portell, Gotelli

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Where is the Ortelli family from?

You can see how Ortelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortelli families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ortelli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortelli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ortelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortelli 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 Ortelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortelli. 50% of Ortelli men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Ortelli women worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Dishwasher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Ortelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Ortelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortelli 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Ortelli. 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 66 military records available for the last name Ortelli. For the veterans among your Ortelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortelli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ortelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ortelli in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortelli 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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