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Orthas Family History

Orthas 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: Orth, Northam, Orta, Wortham, Kortas, Ortman, Korthals, Athas

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Where is the Orthas family from?

You can see how Orthas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthas family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Orthas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Orthas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orthas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthas 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 4 census records available for the last name Orthas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Orthas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Orthas. For the veterans among your Orthas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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