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Ortosky Family History

Ortosky 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: Orlosky, Trosky, Potosky, Orlovsky, Morosky, Orlowsky, Ostrosky

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Where is the Ortosky family from?

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

What did your Ortosky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ortosky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Ortosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ortosky. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ortosky. For the veterans among your Ortosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortosky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ortosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ortosky in 1966 was 35, and 71 in 2002.

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