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Ortla Family History

Ortla 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: Orta, Orton, Ort, Ota, Outlaw, Orel, Ojala, Ortega, Porta, Ola

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Where is the Ortla family from?

You can see how Ortla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortla families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Ortla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ortla families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Ortla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortla 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ortla. 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 9 military records available for the last name Ortla. For the veterans among your Ortla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Ortla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ortla in 1964 was 64, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortla 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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