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Ortize Family History

Ortize 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: Ortiz, Lortie, Ortez, Fraize, Ortis, Orton, Mortimer, Fortune, Grime

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Where is the Ortize family from?

You can see how Ortize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortize family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortize families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ortize families living in New Mexico. This was about 78% of all the recorded Ortize's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Ortize families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortize 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 152 census records available for the last name Ortize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortize 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ortize. 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 Ortize. For the veterans among your Ortize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortize lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Ortize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ortize in 1983 was 63, and 4 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortize 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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