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Cortassa Family History

Cortassa 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: Contessa, Cortina, Cortes, Corazza, Costas, Matassa, Cordasco

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Where is the Cortassa family from?

You can see how Cortassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortassa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cortassa family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortassa's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Cortassa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortassa 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 48 census records available for the last name Cortassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortassa 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cortassa. 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 33 military records available for the last name Cortassa. For the veterans among your Cortassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortassa lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Cortassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cortassa in 1994 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortassa 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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