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Ortoski Family History

Ortoski 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: Orloski, Orlowski, Broski, Orlosky, Ostroski, Boroski, Orton, Koski

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Where is the Ortoski family from?

You can see how Ortoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortoski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ortoski family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ortoski's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Ortoski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Ortoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortoski 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ortoski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Ortoski. For the veterans among your Ortoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortoski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Ortoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ortoski in 1969 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortoski 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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