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Orteza Family History

Orteza 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, Ortez, Reza, Orten, Portera, Portela, Oropeza, Breza, Orta

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Where is the Orteza family from?

You can see how Orteza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orteza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Orteza families living in Arizona. This was about 44% of all the recorded Orteza's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Orteza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orteza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orteza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orteza. 49% of Orteza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Orteza women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Orteza were Orange Picker and Housework. .

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Orange Picker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Orteza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orteza 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Orteza. 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 25 military records available for the last name Orteza. For the veterans among your Orteza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orteza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Orteza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Orteza in 1968 was 66, and 62 in 1998.

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