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Ortt Family History

Ortt Name Meaning

German: variant of Ort .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Orth, Ort, Orff, Orem, Cott, Cort, Ory, Hort, Dutt, Ott

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Where is the Ortt family from?

You can see how Ortt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ortt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Ortt families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ortt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ortt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ortt. 100% of Ortt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ortt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortt 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Ortt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 542 military records available for the last name Ortt. For the veterans among your Ortt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ortt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ortt in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2004.

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