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Cortage Family History

Cortage 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: Cottage, Corte, Courage, Coppage, Nottage, Cortese, Courtade, Conte

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Where is the Cortage family from?

You can see how Cortage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortage family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cortage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cortage families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortage's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cortage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortage 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 89 census records available for the last name Cortage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortage 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cortage. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cortage. For the veterans among your Cortage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortage lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1990, in the United States, Cortage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cortage in 1951 was 78, and 84 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortage 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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