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Tortez Family History

Tortez 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: Ortez, Cortez, Torrez, Porter, Torre, Torney, Korte, Torres, Toren

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Where is the Tortez family from?

You can see how Tortez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tortez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tortez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Tortez's in USA. California had the highest population of Tortez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tortez 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 458 census records available for the last name Tortez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tortez 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tortez. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tortez. For the veterans among your Tortez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tortez lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1971, in the United States, Tortez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tortez in 1969 was 72, and 69 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tortez 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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