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Ortiz Acosta Family History

Ortiz Acosta 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: Da Costa, Ricotta, Ragosta, Villacorta, Starosta, Acosta, Radosta

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What did your Ortiz Acosta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Jornalero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortiz Acosta. 60% of Ortiz Acosta men worked as a Jornalero.

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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

  • Jornalero
    60%
  • Propietario
    40%

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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Ortiz Acosta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortiz Acosta 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Ortiz Acosta. 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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There are 30 military records available for the last name Ortiz Acosta. For the veterans among your Ortiz Acosta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortiz Acosta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Ortiz Acosta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ortiz Acosta in 1977 was 85, and 55 in 2003.

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