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Cortenas Family History

Cortenas 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: Cortinas, Cortina, Cardenas, Cortes, Coreas, Courtenay, Porteous

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Where is the Cortenas family from?

You can see how Cortenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortenas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortenas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cortenas families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortenas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cortenas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortenas 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 Cortenas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cortenas. 100% of Cortenas men worked as a Presser.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Cortenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortenas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cortenas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cortenas. For the veterans among your Cortenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortenas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Cortenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cortenas in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortenas 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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