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Cortada Family History

Cortada Surname 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: Cortina, Corda, Courtade, Corado, Corrado, Mortara, Cartaya, Porada

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Where is the Cortada family from?

You can see how Cortada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortada family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cortada families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortada's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cortada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Cortada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortada 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 957 immigration records available for the last name Cortada. 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 32 military records available for the last name Cortada. For the veterans among your Cortada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortada lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Cortada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cortada in 1973 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortada ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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