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Cortesio Family History

Cortesio 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: Cortesi, Cortes, Cortese, Cornelio, Montesi, Coates, Corbeil, Corte

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Where is the Cortesio family from?

You can see how Cortesio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortesio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cortesio family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortesio's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cortesio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortesio 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 Cortesio ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cortesio. 100% of Cortesio women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cortesio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Cortesio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortesio 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cortesio. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cortesio. For the veterans among your Cortesio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortesio lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Cortesio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cortesio in 1973 was 94, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortesio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortesio 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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