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Sortillo Family History

Sortillo 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: Portillo, Sordillo, Sotello, Gordillo, Morillo, Portilla, Sorbello

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Where is the Sortillo family from?

You can see how Sortillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sortillo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sortillo families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sortillo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sortillo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sortillo 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 13 census records available for the last name Sortillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sortillo 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sortillo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sortillo. For the veterans among your Sortillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sortillo lifespan?

Average Sortillo life expectancy in 1966 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sortillo 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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