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Ortenzio Family History

Ortenzio 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: Orten, Lorenzi, Lorenzo, Vivenzio, Ortego, Rienzo, Renzo, Ortez

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Where is the Ortenzio family from?

You can see how Ortenzio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortenzio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ortenzio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortenzio families living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortenzio's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Ortenzio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortenzio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortenzio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortenzio. 100% of Ortenzio men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Ortenzio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Ortenzio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortenzio 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Ortenzio. 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 191 military records available for the last name Ortenzio. For the veterans among your Ortenzio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortenzio lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Ortenzio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ortenzio in 1958 was 31, and 69 in 2002.

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