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Ortiz Castro Family History

Ortiz Castro 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: Lo Castro, Policastro, Nicastro, De Castro, Castro, Del Mastro

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There are 988 census records available for the last name Ortiz Castro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortiz Castro 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ortiz Castro. 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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There are 40 military records available for the last name Ortiz Castro. For the veterans among your Ortiz Castro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortiz Castro lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ortiz Castro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ortiz Castro in 1967 was 79, and 37 in 2002.

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