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Orton Jr Family History

Orton Jr 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, Kroner, Ortner, Stonier, Stoner, Broner, Groner, Toner, Tonner

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Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Orton Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orton Jr in 1966 was 36, and 63 in 2002.

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