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Nortez Family History

Nortez 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: Nortz, Ortez, Cortez, Porter, Norden, North, Notte, Korte, Cortes

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Where is the Nortez family from?

You can see how Nortez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nortez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nortez family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Nortez's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Nortez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nortez 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 19 census records available for the last name Nortez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nortez 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Nortez. 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 2 military records available for the last name Nortez. For the veterans among your Nortez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nortez lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Nortez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nortez in 1969 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nortez 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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