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Ortis Family History

Ortis Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Ortiz.

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


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Where is the Ortis family from?

You can see how Ortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ortis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Ortis family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortis's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Ortis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortis 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 Ortis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortis. 37% of Ortis men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Ortis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ortis were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Labor
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Ortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ortis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ortis. For the veterans among your Ortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ortis in 1963 was 63, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ortis 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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