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Ortland Family History

Ortland 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: Outland, Orland, Mortland, Ortolano, Ryland, Osland, Ireland, Norland

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Where is the Ortland family from?

You can see how Ortland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortland family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ortland families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Ortland's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ortland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortland 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 Ortland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortland. 58% of Ortland 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
    58%
  • Farming
    43%

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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Ortland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortland 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Ortland. 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 85 military records available for the last name Ortland. For the veterans among your Ortland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortland lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ortland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ortland in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortland 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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