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Orterry Family History

Orterry 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: Terry, Sterry, Berry, Merry, Ferry, Perry, Derry, Carberry, Sherry

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Where is the Orterry family from?

You can see how Orterry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orterry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orterry families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Orterry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Orterry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orterry 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 16 census records available for the last name Orterry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orterry 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Orterry. 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 6 military records available for the last name Orterry. For the veterans among your Orterry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orterry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Orterry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Orterry in 1971 was 85, and 60 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orterry 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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