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Ortliff Family History

Ortliff 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: Ortloff, Orloff, Oliff, Gatliff, Ortlieb, Ortlip, Olliff, Sutliff

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Ortliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortliff 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ortliff. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Ortliff. For the veterans among your Ortliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortliff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Ortliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ortliff in 1976 was 45, and 52 in 1981.

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