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Lortis Family History

Lortis 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: Loris, Lortie, Lorts, Portis, Cortis, Loftis, Ortis, Boris, Morris

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Where is the Lortis family from?

You can see how Lortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lortis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lortis families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Lortis families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Lortis's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lortis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lortis 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 144 census records available for the last name Lortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lortis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Lortis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Lortis. For the veterans among your Lortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lortis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Lortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Lortis in 1966 was 96, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lortis 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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