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Cortazzo Family History

Cortazzo Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): possibly a topographic name from a derivative of corte ‘court’ (see Corte).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cortazzo family from?

You can see how Cortazzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cortazzo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cortazzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Cortazzo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cortazzo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cortazzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cortazzo 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 Cortazzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cortazzo. 100% of Cortazzo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Cortazzo women worked as a New Worker.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Cortazzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Cortazzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortazzo 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Cortazzo. 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 133 military records available for the last name Cortazzo. For the veterans among your Cortazzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortazzo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cortazzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cortazzo in 1950 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cortazzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cortazzo 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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