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Zortea Family History

Zortea 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: Porter, Korte, Zotter, Cortes, Porten, Corte, Forte, Porte, Horter

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Where is the Zortea family from?

You can see how Zortea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zortea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zortea family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zortea's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zortea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zortea 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 73 census records available for the last name Zortea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zortea 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Zortea. 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 74 military records available for the last name Zortea. For the veterans among your Zortea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zortea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Zortea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zortea in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zortea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zortea 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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