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Ortagus Family History

Ortagus 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: Porteous, Dragos, Montague, Ortega, Ramus, Portales, Ragusa, Orians

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Where is the Ortagus family from?

You can see how Ortagus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortagus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ortagus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ortagus families living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ortagus's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Ortagus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortagus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortagus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Watchman and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortagus. 34% of Ortagus men worked as a Watchman and 100% of Ortagus women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Watchman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Ortagus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortagus 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ortagus. 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 105 military records available for the last name Ortagus. For the veterans among your Ortagus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortagus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Ortagus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ortagus in 1960 was 37, and 78 in 2003.

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