This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ortell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ortell Family History

Ortell 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: Orrell, Bortell, Mortell, Portell, Orell, Ortel, Oswell, Cornell

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ortell family from?

You can see how Ortell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ortell family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortell's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ortell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ortell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortell. 36% of Ortell men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Ortell women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Ortell | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    36%
  • Salesman
    36%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Ortell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ortell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ortell

Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Ortell. 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.

View all Ortell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Ortell. For the veterans among your Ortell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ortell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ortell family history

Discover More

What is the average Ortell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ortell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ortell in 1962 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ortell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ortell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial