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Ortiz Medina Family History

Ortiz Medina 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: Medina, Tijerina, Di Modica, Ortwein, Arizmendi, Ortmeier, Di Menna

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What did your Ortiz Medina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortiz Medina. 67% of Ortiz Medina men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Ortiz Medina women worked as a Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    67%
  • Jornalero
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Ortiz Medina. 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 53 military records available for the last name Ortiz Medina. For the veterans among your Ortiz Medina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortiz Medina lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ortiz Medina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ortiz Medina in 1965 was 63, and 59 in 2003.

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