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Ortli Family History

Ortli 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: Ortlip, Oertli, Orton, Ort, Orsi, Orel, Ori, Torti, Orten, Forti

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Where is the Ortli family from?

You can see how Ortli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ortli families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Ortli's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ortli families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Ortli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortli 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ortli. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ortli. For the veterans among your Ortli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortli lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ortli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ortli in 1972 was 77, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortli 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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