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Ortegas Family History

Ortegas 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: Ortega, Regas, Ornelas, Ortego, Ortegon, Uriegas, Organ, Porteous

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Where is the Ortegas family from?

You can see how Ortegas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortegas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ortegas families living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ortegas's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Ortegas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortegas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortegas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ortegas. 100% of Ortegas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Ortegas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortegas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ortegas. 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 33 military records available for the last name Ortegas. For the veterans among your Ortegas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortegas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Ortegas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ortegas in 1979 was 70, and 84 in 1997.

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