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Ortone Family History

Ortone 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, Stone, Fortune, Tone, Worton, Morton, Norton, Ortner, Horton

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Where is the Ortone family from?

You can see how Ortone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortone family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortone family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ortone's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Ortone families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortone 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 97 census records available for the last name Ortone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortone 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Ortone. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ortone. For the veterans among your Ortone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortone lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Ortone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ortone in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortone 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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