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Cortellesi Family History

Cortellesi 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: Corelli, Portelli, Cortesi, Cartelli, Cornell, Cervelli, Cortes

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Where is the Cortellesi family from?

You can see how Cortellesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortellesi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cortellesi families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cortellesi's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Cortellesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortellesi 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 27 census records available for the last name Cortellesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortellesi 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cortellesi. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cortellesi. For the veterans among your Cortellesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortellesi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Cortellesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cortellesi in 1962 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortellesi 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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