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Cortesy Family History

Cortesy 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: Cortes, Cortese, Cortesi, Coates, Corte, Cordes, Corney, Corley

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Where is the Cortesy family from?

You can see how Cortesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortesy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortesy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cortesy family living in New Mexico. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cortesy's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Cortesy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortesy 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 Cortesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Cortesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortesy 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cortesy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cortesy. For the veterans among your Cortesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortesy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Cortesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cortesy in 1947 was 47, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortesy 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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