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Cortado Family History

Cortado 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: Corado, Corrado, Hurtado, Morgado, Furtado, Dorado, Coronado, Collado

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Where is the Cortado family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortado 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 Cortado ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Cortado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortado 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cortado. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cortado. For the veterans among your Cortado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortado lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Cortado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cortado in 1976 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortado 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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