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Ortutay Family History

Ortutay 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: Portugal, Fortuna, Ruta, Ortega, Ottaway, Northway, Ratay, Turay

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Where is the Ortutay family from?

You can see how Ortutay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortutay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortutay families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ortutay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ortutay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortutay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ortutay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortutay. 100% of Ortutay men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Ortutay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Ortutay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortutay 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Ortutay. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ortutay. For the veterans among your Ortutay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortutay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ortutay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ortutay in 1965 was 65, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortutay 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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