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Ortin Family History

Ortin 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: Orton, Orten, Orkin, Orvin, Orlin, Ortiz, Orbin, Hortin, Fortin

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Where is the Ortin family from?

You can see how Ortin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ortin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ortin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ortin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ortin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fish Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortin. 100% of Ortin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ortin women worked as a Fish Cleaner.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fish Cleaner
    100%

What Ortin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Ortin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortin 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Ortin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Ortin. For the veterans among your Ortin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Ortin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ortin in 1978 was 54, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortin 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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