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Cortis Family History

Cortis Name Meaning

Italian (Sardinia): variant of Cortes . Maltese: of Italian (Sicilian) origin probably the same as Cortese . English (Cornwall): variant of Curtis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Curtiss, Corwin, Curtis, Ortis, Cordes, Collis, Portis, Cords, Hortin

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Where is the Cortis family from?

You can see how Cortis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cortis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Cortis families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cortis's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cortis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cortis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortis. 30% of Cortis men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Cortis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cortis were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cortis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cortis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 543 military records available for the last name Cortis. For the veterans among your Cortis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Cortis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cortis in 1969 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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