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Cortelessa Family History

Cortelessa 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: Contessa, Corless, Cortes, Portella, Loveless, Curless, Koteles

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cortelessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cortelessa 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cortelessa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cortelessa. For the veterans among your Cortelessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cortelessa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Cortelessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cortelessa in 1970 was 71, and 79 in 1995.

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