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Ortiz Velez Family History

Ortiz Velez 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: Velez, Frizzell, Grizzle, Grizzell, Crivello, Orfield, Rietveld

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What did your Ortiz Velez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bordadora was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortiz Velez. 100% of Ortiz Velez women worked as a Bordadora.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bordadora
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Ortiz Velez. 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 110 military records available for the last name Ortiz Velez. For the veterans among your Ortiz Velez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortiz Velez lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ortiz Velez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ortiz Velez in 1972 was 49, and 62 in 2003.

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