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Oritz Family History

Oritz Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from Oritz a town in Navarre. This surname is apparently not found in Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oritz family from?

You can see how Oritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oritz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Oritz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Oritz family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Oritz's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Oritz families in 1891.
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What did your Oritz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oritz. 43% of Oritz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Oritz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oritz were Field Worker and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Jornalero
    12%
  • Field Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Oritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oritz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Oritz. 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 262 military records available for the last name Oritz. For the veterans among your Oritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oritz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Oritz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Oritz in 1966 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oritz 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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