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Ortillo Family History

Ortillo 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: Portillo, Trillo, Cutillo, Grillo, Gordillo, Ursillo, Morillo

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Where is the Ortillo family from?

You can see how Ortillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ortillo families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Ortillo family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortillo's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Ortillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortillo 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 6 census records available for the last name Ortillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortillo 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ortillo. 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 military records available for the last name Ortillo. For the veterans among your Ortillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortillo lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1986, in the United States, Ortillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ortillo in 1980 was 81, and 54 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortillo 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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