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Cortazzi Family History

Cortazzi 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: Cortazzo, Corazza, Colaizzi, Carlozzi, Costanza, Costanzo, Coluzzi

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Where is the Cortazzi family from?

You can see how Cortazzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortazzi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cortazzi families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Cortazzi families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cortazzi's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cortazzi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortazzi 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 Cortazzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cortazzi. 100% of Cortazzi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cortazzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Cortazzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortazzi 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cortazzi. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cortazzi. For the veterans among your Cortazzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortazzi lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Cortazzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cortazzi in 1973 was 82, and 56 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortazzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortazzi 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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