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Lortie Family History

Lortie Surname Meaning

French: topographic name or nickname from Old French ort(h)ie ‘nettle’ with fused definite article l(a).

It can also be a habitational name from L'Ortie, the name of several places in various parts of France.

These locations are named with the same word, reflecting the geographic significance of nettles in the area.

The term likely denotes a relationship to the landscape, characterizing the topography where these places are found.

Overall, the name connects both linguistic and geographical elements within French culture.

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


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You can see how Lortie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lortie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lortie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 618 Lortie families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Lortie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Lortie families in 1911.
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What did your Lortie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Lortie. 17% of Lortie men worked as a Journalier and 17% of Lortie women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lortie were Commis and Revenue.

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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

  • Journalier
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Commis
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    17%
  • Servante
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Revenue
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 862 immigration records available for the last name Lortie. 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 627 military records available for the last name Lortie. For the veterans among your Lortie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lortie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Lortie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lortie in 1945 was 23, and 90 in 2004.

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