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Ortu Family History

Ortu 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: Ort, Orth, Orta, Ortt, Ott, Mort, Port, Orton, Grau, North

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Where is the Ortu family from?

You can see how Ortu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortu families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortu's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ortu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortu 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 79 census records available for the last name Ortu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortu 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ortu. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ortu. For the veterans among your Ortu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1991, in the United States, Ortu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ortu in 1964 was 77, and 63 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortu 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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