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Ortigosa Family History

Ortigosa 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: Ortega, Ortego, Artiga, Ortegon, Ortis, Orton, Rosa, Orio, Frangos

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortigosa 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 512 census records available for the last name Ortigosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortigosa 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Ortigosa. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ortigosa. For the veterans among your Ortigosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortigosa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Ortigosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ortigosa in 1964 was 58, and 68 in 1994.

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