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Ortton Family History

Ortton 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: Orton, Hatton, Lutton, Cotton, Worton, Bratton, Morton, Ditton

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Where is the Ortton family from?

You can see how Ortton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Ortton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ortton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ortton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ortton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Moulder (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ortton. 100% of Ortton men worked as a Steel Moulder (heavy Worker) and 100% of Ortton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Steel Moulder (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ortton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Ortton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ortton. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ortton. For the veterans among your Ortton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortton lifespan?

Average Ortton life expectancy in 1972 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortton 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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