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Cortan Family History

Cortan 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: Corban, Corgan, Coran, Kortan, Corman, Norman, Orton, Cotta, Organ

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Where is the Cortan family from?

You can see how Cortan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cortan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Cortan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cortan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortan 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 149 census records available for the last name Cortan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortan 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cortan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Cortan. For the veterans among your Cortan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cortan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cortan in 1963 was 71, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortan 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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