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Orty Family History

Orty 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, Ory, Orth, Orta, Orey, Ortt, Yorty, Ott, Gray, Ray

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Where is the Orty family from?

You can see how Orty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Orty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orty families living in New York. This was about 15% of all the recorded Orty's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Orty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orty 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 Orty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orty. 67% of Orty men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Orty women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Orty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Orty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orty 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Orty. 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 22 military records available for the last name Orty. For the veterans among your Orty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Orty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Orty in 1975 was 79, and 63 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orty 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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