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Ortyl Family History

Ortyl 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: Ortel, Orton, Ort, Oriol, Ory, Orel, Portal, Orgel, Orten, Orth

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Where is the Ortyl family from?

You can see how Ortyl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ortyl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ortyl families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ortyl's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ortyl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ortyl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ortyl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ortyl. 100% of Ortyl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ortyl women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Ortyl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ortyl 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ortyl. 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 64 military records available for the last name Ortyl. For the veterans among your Ortyl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ortyl lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Ortyl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ortyl in 1955 was 46, and 54 in 2003.

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