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Leon Ortiz Family History

Leon Ortiz 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: Conforti, Leonti, Longoria, Leonetti, Leonardi, Lennartz, Leonhart

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What did your Leon Ortiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dependiente was the top reported job for people in the USA named Leon Ortiz. 100% of Leon Ortiz men worked as a Dependiente.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dependiente
    100%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Leon Ortiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leon Ortiz 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Leon Ortiz. 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 29 military records available for the last name Leon Ortiz. For the veterans among your Leon Ortiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leon Ortiz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Leon Ortiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Leon Ortiz in 1972 was 68, and 85 in 1997.

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