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Ortal Family History

Ortal 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: Portal, Orta, Ortel, Kral, Real, Orton, Organ, Ort, Orman, Ota

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Where is the Ortal family from?

You can see how Ortal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ortal family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortal's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Ortal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortal 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 78 census records available for the last name Ortal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortal 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Ortal. 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 8 military records available for the last name Ortal. For the veterans among your Ortal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortal lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ortal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ortal in 1973 was 75, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortal 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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