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Cortex Family History

Cortex 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, Corte, Corter, Cortez, Porter, Conte, Coates, Corner, Carter

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Where is the Cortex family from?

You can see how Cortex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortex family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cortex family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cortex's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Cortex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortex 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 53 census records available for the last name Cortex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortex 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cortex. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cortex. For the veterans among your Cortex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortex lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Cortex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cortex in 1965 was 62, and 55 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortex 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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