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Ortello Family History

Ortello 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, Sotello, Martello, Mortell, Costello

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Where is the Ortello family from?

You can see how Ortello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortello family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortello families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ortello families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortello's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Ortello families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortello 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 71 census records available for the last name Ortello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortello 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ortello. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ortello. For the veterans among your Ortello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortello lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ortello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ortello in 1967 was 81, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortello 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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