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Hortiz Family History

Hortiz Name 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: Ortiz, Hortin, Hertz, Horton, Hornik, Hartz, Horter, Nortz, Hotz

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Where is the Hortiz family from?

You can see how Hortiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hortiz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hortiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Hortiz family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hortiz's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hortiz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hortiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hortiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hortiz. 100% of Hortiz women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Hortiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hortiz 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hortiz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Hortiz. For the veterans among your Hortiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hortiz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Hortiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hortiz in 1967 was 65, and 38 in 1992.

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