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Kortus Family History

Kortus 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: Kortum, Kortas, Korus, Kordus, Loftus, Fortun, Korte, Kotas, Kormos

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Where is the Kortus family from?

You can see how Kortus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kortus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Kortus families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Kortus families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kortus's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kortus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kortus 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 231 census records available for the last name Kortus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kortus 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kortus. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kortus. For the veterans among your Kortus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kortus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kortus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kortus in 1965 was 77, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kortus 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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