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Cortello Family History

Cortello 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: Costello, Corbello, Corsello, Cornell, Castello, Corbell, Portella

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Where is the Cortello family from?

You can see how Cortello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortello family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortello families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Cortello families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cortello's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cortello families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cortello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortello. 22% of Cortello men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cortello women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cortello were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%

What Cortello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cortello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortello 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Cortello. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cortello. For the veterans among your Cortello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cortello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cortello in 1962 was 64, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortello

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortello 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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